Medical Science

ABSTRACT Introduction: Microfilaria has been a major public health problem since ancient times mainly in tropical countries like India. Conventional methods along with aspiration cytology are important tool for diagnosis. Most cases of cytologically diagnosed microfilaria are unanticipated. Our aim is to evaluate the utility and importance of fine needle aspiration in diagnosis of filariasis in clinically unsuspected cases. Material and Methods: Total 2114 fine needle aspirations both free hand and USG guided were performed in a tertiary care centr