A Rare Presentation of Breast Filariasis: A Case Report

Background: Filariasis is a common tropical disease but filariasis in breast is uncommon. Mostly, presentation is with typical symptoms of inflammation and lump. Atypical presentation is very rare and needs to be reported.

Case Presentation: We report a case of breast filariasis with its atypical presentation and challenges faced for diagnosis. Patient was successfully treated with DEC (Di-ethyl-carbamazine).

Conclusion: A high index of suspicion is required for its diagnosis in endemic zones even with atypical presentation, only then can correct treatment for the disease be given and prevention in progression and spread of disease achieved. This case report urges clinicians to keep a fair degree of clinical suspicion for parasitic infections as a cause of breast lump, especially in endemic countries and when presentation is atypical.