Filariasis of the Breast in a Pregnant Woman Diagnosed by Fine-needle Aspiration Cytology: A Case Report
Background: Despite increased immigration to the United States from endemic areas, the diagnosis of microfilariasis in this country remains infrequent. This disease may occasionally present as a breast mass, in the absence of other clinical findings.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1995-01-01
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| Series: | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S106474499500072X |
| Summary: | Background: Despite increased immigration to the United States from endemic areas, the diagnosis
of microfilariasis in this country remains infrequent. This disease may occasionally present as a breast mass, in the absence of other clinical findings. |
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| ISSN: | 1064-7449 1098-0997 |