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Unusual cytological finding of sheathed microfilariae in a fine needle aspirate: a case report
P. Preena, Sherin B. Sarangom and Seeja Sundaran
doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.
Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2021. 52(1):92-94.
Author Details
P. Preena: Veterinary Surgeon, District Veterinary Centre, Kannur, Department of Animal Husbandry, Kerala, India.
Sherin B. Sarangom: Veterinary Surgeon, District Veterinary Centre, Kannur, Department of Animal Husbandry, Kerala, India.
Seeja Sundaran: Veterinary Surgeon, District Veterinary Centre, Kannur, Department of Animal Husbandry, Kerala, India.
Article History
Received: 01.08.2020, Accepted: 17.08.2020, Published online: 01.01.2021
Corrersponding author: P. Preena
e-mail: preenalinesh@gmail.com
Citation: Preena, P., Sherin, B. S. and Seeja, S. 2021. Unusual cytological finding of sheathed microfilariae in a fine needle aspirate: A case report. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 52(1): 92-94.
Abstract
Fine needle aspiration cytology was used to confirm the presence of Brugia spp. infection in dogs causing limb oedema and dermatopathies. Clinicians must carefully consider this diagnostic possibility when dealing with similar cases.
Keywords: Fine needle aspiration, sheathed microfilariae
