IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-12-13450 Original Research Paper ATYPICAL PRESENTATIONS OF A COMMON ENDEMIC DISEASE: A SERIES OF 3 CASES OF FILARIASIS Jain Dr. Deepak Ghuliani Dr. Prerna Arora Dr. December 2017 6 12 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Filariasis is major health condition which affects more than 90 million people worldwide. It is caused by Wucheria bancrofti in 90% cases . The lymphatic filariasis commonly involves the lower extremities, scrotum and presents as lymphedema, elephantiasis, and hydrocele.

Summary: We present three atypical cases of lymphatic filariasis without lower extremity or genital involvement with varied presentation from single epitrochlear lymph node to recurrent lymphangitis with matted axillary nodes and recurrent breast abscess. Therefore in an endemic country like India, Filariasis should be a differential diagnosis in work up of any lymph nodal swelling, recurrent abscess or breast lump .