Parasites-FNAC Diagnosis of Filarial Hydrocele - Digipath Tutorials
Channel: DigiPath Tutorials - Leader in Digital Pathology
Date: 2019-11-04

Parasitic Infections : This interesting case presents utility of Fine Needle Aspiration in the diagnosis of Non-neoplastic inflammatory conditions and neoplastic benign as well as malignant conditions. Many times parasitic infections can also be diagnosed on FNAC by demonstration of the causative parasite. In this case diagnosis of Filarial Hydrocele was made on cytology by demonstration of microfilaria in the hydrocele fluid. However, it is rare to find microfilaria in hydrocele fluid and that was the reason for presenting the case with the message that if we have high index of suspicion and search diligently, chances of success of diagnosis are enhanced. This case has been presented by Dr. Mithilesh Chandra, Senior Consultant Histopathologist and Director of Pathology Consultancy Services and CEO of DIGISCAN.
Pathology and Microbiology residents and junior staff will find this case of great interest to them.

The case has been taken from the Non-Gyane cytology digital slide set prepared by DIGISCAN. For all Digital slides in the set, you can log on to https://www.digiscan.co.in/