DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2020.v08i11.016

Pages: 986-988

Introduction: Filariasis is a major health hazard around the globe causing 120–129 million cases in over 72 countries. Cases with breast as primary site for the parasite are uncommon and have been reported in females. Here we present a case of a male patient with filariasis of breast which is extremely rare. Case report: A 55-year-old male presented to the outpatient department with a mildly painful swelling in his left breast in sub areolar region. The smears from the aspirate showed cystic and phagocytic macrophages, few microfilaria forms and few fibro-fatty fragments in haemorrhagic background. Conclusion: Filariasis of the breast is an uncommon condition and can cause a diagnostic dilemma at times. Hence a high index of suspicion especially in patients from endemic areas is required.