A rare case of ovarian and pelvic filariasis

Trop Doct. 2013 Jul;43(3):108-9. doi: 10.1177/0049475513495021. Epub 2013 Jul 2.

Abstract

Lymphatic filariasis is an important tropic disease associated with significant morbidity. The patients in endemic areas mostly experience problems related to lymphatic obstruction. Physicians practicing in non- endemic areas rarely consider filariasis, especially if it is an uncommon presentation. We present a young woman who posed a significant problem in the diagnosis of ovarian filariasis.

Keywords: Lymphatic filariasis; abortion; filarial dancing sign; pelvic mass.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Elephantiasis, Filarial / diagnosis*
  • Elephantiasis, Filarial / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Diseases / drug therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / surgery*
  • Young Adult