Wuchereria bancrofti and cytology: A retrospective analysis of 110 cases from an endemic area

Conclusion: FNAC provides a simple and inexpensive means of detecting wuchereriasis and is preferred over histopathology. All stages of development of this nematode in human beings are identified in cytology. Microfilaria ghost is a useful clue in screening. The presence of granuloma and eosinophilic infiltrate indicates tissue reaction only. Patients with asymptomatic microfilaraemia should be reported in cytology as they merit treatment.
Source: Journal of Cytology - Category: Cytology Authors: Source Type: research