1/52. Bancroftian filariasis. An autochthonous case in zambia.The first report of an autochthonous case of Wuchereira bancrofti in zambia is presented. Observations are made on the diagnostic features of the microfilatiae particularly in relation to their periodicity and aggulutination in sequestrinated blood. The criteria used to identify the worms in section and the problems in diagnosis are outlined. Though imported cases have also been diagnosed it is considered that bancroftian filariasis is probably endemic. Further comprehensive investigations are recommended in ecologically transmissable areas.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = filariasis, bancroftian (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/52. Retroperitoneoscopic nephrolympholysis and ureterolysis for management of intractable filarial chyluria.PURPOSE: To evaluate the feasibility of retroperitoneoscopic lymphatic disconnection in patients with intractable filarial chyluria with the aim of reducing the morbidity of the surgery. patients AND methods: Two patients presented to us with intractable chyluria. They did not respond to conservative measures and endoscopic sclerotherapy. In view of the severe lipid and protein loss associated with recurrent bouts of chyluria, they merited surgical correction by lymphatic disconnection. Because this operation requires extensive mobilization within the retroperitoneum over a large area, it necessitates a large flank or midline incision. In order to reduce the incision-related morbidity, it was decided to undertake the procedure laparoscopically. The retroperitoneal route was chosen for its obvious advantages. RESULTS: Surgery was carried out uneventfully in both patients, with a mean operating time of 2 hours. The patients stayed in the hospital for an average of 2.5 days. Chyluria resolved in the immediate postoperative period, and they have been asymptomatic over a follow-up of 30 and 18 months. One patient had drainage of lymph for 5 days, which resolved spontaneously. CONCLUSIONS: The objectives of open surgery can be achieved by the minimally invasive approach of retroperitoneoscopy. The new approach significantly reduces the incision-related morbidity without compromising the principles of open surgery. We propose five important steps necessary to avoid recurrence and reduce postoperative morbidity.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.0933672334791E-5keywords = lymphatic (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/52. filariasis of the ankle: magnetic resonance imaging.filariasis is a world health problem that is frequently seen in tropical and subtropical countries. In endemic areas, the clinical spectrum of extremity swelling, lymphangitis, or elephantiasis is usually recognized as filariasis. In the united states, diagnosis of the disease may be more difficult because of lack of familiarity with this infection. We present a case of filaremic arthropathy of the ankle joint and the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of this disease. It is the first reported case of MRI findings in a human patient. MRI has been done on animal models with filariasis, and the findings are similar.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.38482791521382keywords = filariasis, elephantiasis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/52. Nodular breast filariasis: diagnosis by fine needle aspiration.Bancroftian filariasis is a tropical disease transmitted by mosquitoes that most often causes lymphadenitis. This article reports on a breast nodule due to wuchereria bancrofti in a woman living in new caledonia. The diagnosis was done by fine needle aspiration, which showed several microfilariae and avoided surgical treatment.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.96159150665465keywords = filariasis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/52. breast filariasis--a case report.An unusual presentation of filariasis as a breast lump simulating breast carcinoma, in a 50 year old woman residing in Pokhara, nepal. The case was reported on Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology and also evaluated by histopathology. Morphology of the nematode is that of brugia species which is unusual in nepal.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.96159150665465keywords = filariasis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/52. Calcified filariasis of the breast: report of four cases.Circumscribed to endemic areas throughout tropical countries, filariasis is a rare and unknown disease in europe. We report four cases of calcified filariasis involving the breast, supporting the diagnosis on the typical mammographic appearance of the calcified worms and the past history of filarial infection. Few reports have been published in the radiology literature about this infrequent manifestation of the parasitation. The purpose of this article is to show the mammographic characteristics of this disease that soon will be seen frequently in developed countries due to the increasing population from the endemic areas.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.1539098079856keywords = filariasis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/52. Fine structure of intrascrotal lymphatic vessels infected by wuchereria bancrofti adult worms.Lymphangiectasia represents a basic phenomenon of acute and chronic pathology in lymphatic filariasis, and the prevalence or degree of lymphatic dilation caused by filarial worms is considered an indirect measurement of the altered lymphatic function. We examined the morphological alterations of intrascrotal lymphatic vessels surgically removed from a volunteer infected by adult worms of wuchereria bancrofti. Scanning electron microscopy revealed lymphatic vessels with an irregular endothelium and adherent flattened lymphocytes and macrophages in variable proportions. On transmission electron microscopy the lymphatic vessels showed a thin endothelium which had an irregular contour and projected several cytoplasmic processes into the lumen. Numerous micropinocytotic vesicles and collagen fibers were abundant and disorganized. The hyperplastic endothelial cells and the subendothelial fibrosis suggest that abnormal changes in these cells may play a crucial role in the development of lymphangiectasia.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.20207587610709keywords = filariasis, lymphatic filariasis, lymphatic (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/52. The role of lymphangiography in chylothorax. A report of six nontraumatic cases.Six cases of nontraumatic chylothorax secondary to filariasis, postinflammatory thoracic duct obstruction, idiopathic lymphangiectasis with lymph node hypoplasia, lymphangioma and lymphoma (2 cases) are reported. All cases were studied by lymphangiography, which provided considerable diagnostic information. In those cases which are undiagnosed at the time the chylothorax is discovered, a lymphangiogram should be carried out prior to any therapeutic measures.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.19231830133093keywords = filariasis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/52. Microfilariae in association with other diseases. A report of six cases.BACKGROUND: Lymphatic filariasis is a major public health problem in tropical countries. Earlier reports have reported microfilariae as an incidental finding in body fluids and fine needle aspiration smears from various sites. CASES: The findings of body fluid cytology and fine needle aspiration smears from six patients with microfilariae in association with other conditions--tubercular pleural effusion/lymphadenitis, pregnancy and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma--are presented. Three patients demonstrated an associated eosinophilic cellular exudate. Adherence of inflammatory cells to microfilariae was seen in two patients. CONCLUSION: Although microfilariae in cytologic smears are considered incidental findings, the association of microfilariae with debilitating conditions suggests that it is an opportunistic infection and needs further study.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.19231830133093keywords = filariasis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/52. Cystic lymph node enlargement of the neck: filariasis as a rare differential diagnosis in MRI.Cervical lymph node enlargement is a common feature of most inflammatory and neoplastic entities of the head and neck. filariasis can lead to lymphangiectasis resembling lymph node enlargement; however, this is a rare differential diagnosis in European patients. As ethnic minorities are increasing throughout europe and personal mobility, e.g. during holidays, is increasing, such rare differential diagnoses have to be taken into consideration. We present the case of an Iraqi patient referred to as for a suspected cystic lymph node mass that was verified histologically by open MRI biopsy and proved to be a cystic manifestation of filariasis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.96159150665465keywords = filariasis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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