
Lymphatic filariasis is a major health problem in tropical regions especially in India. A large number of patients tend to be asymptomatic. Ovarian filariasis is an extremely rare manifestation of lymphatic filariasis. This is a case report of bilateral ovarian filariasis presenting as ovarian mass with associated lower abdominal pain, weight loss and chyluria. This is a very rare diagnosis, more so as it was diagnosed preoperatively by ultrasound and managed with anti-filarial drugs and confirmed by biopsy. Most cases of ovarian filariasis reported in literature are incidental diagnosis on histopathological examination of postoperative specimen.
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
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