MICROFILARAE IN FNAC CYTOLOGICAL SMEARS FROM BREAST LUMP

Filariasis is a major public health problem in Nepal as in other subtropical countries like India, Indonesia, China and parts of Africa. It is estimated that over 140 million people all over the world have filariasis. However, no nation wide data is available in Nepal. A case of microfilarae in FNA...

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Main Authors: S Malla, R Kharel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nepal Medical Association 2003-01-01
Series:Journal of Nepal Medical Association
Online Access:http://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/1236
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Summary:Filariasis is a major public health problem in Nepal as in other subtropical countries like India, Indonesia, China and parts of Africa. It is estimated that over 140 million people all over the world have filariasis. However, no nation wide data is available in Nepal. A case of microfilarae in FNAC cytological smears from a lump in breast in being reported.
ISSN:0028-2715
1815-672X