Microfilaria infection is one of the major health problem in developing countries like India, especially in rural areas. In most of the cases microfilaria was an incidental finding in FNAC smears prepared from swellings from various locations in the body and also from fluid aspirate. Peripheral blood smear examination is usually done for the diagnosis. Here, we presented a series of eight cases with very unusual and rare locations. We found microfilaria in subcutaneous arm swelling, pleural effusion, axillary swelling, breast and salivary gland. All cases were rare and unique.
Hydatid cyst is especially prevalent in parts of Eurasia, north and east Africa, Australia, South America. Hydatid disease is a zoonotic infection caused by adult or larval stages of the cestode Echinococcus granulosus and affects both humans and mammals. The infection is transmitted to dogs when they are fed on infected viscera of sheep or other ruminant during the home slaughter of animals. In the present case series four cases of hydatid cyst occurring at the lung and liver sites are discussed. The symptoms and signs may be caused by a toxic reaction to the parasite or by local and mechanical effects, depending on the location and nature of the cysts and the presence of complications. Early diagnosis and proper treatment will help to reduce the complication rate and prevent recurrence.
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