Filarial breast lump: a rare entity
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20180849Keywords:
Breast lump, FilariasisAbstract
Breast filariasis is a rare entity and filarial breast lump can also mimic malignancy. Authors present a case of breast lump from an endemic region which turned out to be a filarial lump on histopathology report. So, a remote diagnosis of filariasis should also be kept in management of patients with breast lump from areas endemic for filariasis to avoid mismanagement.
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