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Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice

Volume  6, Issue 4 (Part-1), Oct-Dec 2017, Pages 992-994
 

Case Report

Filarial Granuloma on the Penis Mimicking a Sebaceous Cyst: A Rare Presentation

Gadre Arundhati S.*, Dravid N.V.**, Damle Rajshri P.***, Suryawanshi Kishor H.***

*Assistant Lecturer **Professor and Head ***Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, JMF’s ACPM Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra 424001, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.6417.28

Abstract

Lymphatic filariasis is caused by a haemo-parasite Wuchereria bancrofti . It is an endemic parasitic infection in the tropical and subtropical countries of the world. As such it is a major health problem in India with many patients being asymptomatic. The common presentation of genital filariasis in India is secondary vaginal hydrocele with associated epididymo-orchitis. Lymphatic filariasis may also present as lymphoedema with lymphadenopathy, genital lymphoedema and swelling of the lower limbs. Here we present a case of filariasis with a rare presentation of a penile nodular swelling mimicking a sebaceous cyst and without genital or limb lymphoedema.

Keywords: Filariasis; Wuchereria Bancrofti; Penile; Sebaceous Cyst. 


Corresponding Author : Gadre Arundhati S., Assistant Lecturer, Dept. of Pathology, JMF’s ACPM Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra 424001, India.