Microfilarial involvement of the neck region: A case report and review of literature.

INTRODUCTION

Filariasis is caused by parasitic infections, most commonly Brugia malayi and Wuchereria bancrofti. India is one of the endemic countries for such disease. The usually involved organs are lower limbs and external genitalia. Neck region is rarely involved and only a few cases have been reported in literature.

CASE REPORT: We reported such a case where filarial involvement has involved the neck region and reached up to the level of upper cervical vertebra. A huge neck swelling and torticollis were the main presenting features. Diagnosis was confirmed by MRI and live presence of microfilarial parasite in FNAC. The patient responded excellently to antihelminthic drugs. He has been under our regular follow-up and there has been no complication till date.

DISCUSSION: The purpose of this case report was to highlight this rare presentation of microfilaria parasite.