Enterobius vermicularis in the Appendiceal Lumen: A Case Report

Enterobius vermicularis is a common parasitic infection worldwide. Acute appendicitis (AA) is a frequently encountered condition in general surgery; however, its association with E. vermicularis remains controversial. AA caused by E. vermicularis is a relatively uncommon infection that primarily aff...

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Main Authors: Mehta Razzaghi, Hosna Rezaei, Farshid Mohammadi, Amir Mohammad Salehi
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/7806541
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Amir Mohammad Salehi
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description Enterobius vermicularis is a common parasitic infection worldwide. Acute appendicitis (AA) is a frequently encountered condition in general surgery; however, its association with E. vermicularis remains controversial. AA caused by E. vermicularis is a relatively uncommon infection that primarily affects children. We reported a 21-year-old female who was admitted to our hospital due to right lower quadrant abdominal tenderness. Laboratory tests and imaging were not consistent with AA. She underwent a diagnostic laparoscopy and appendectomy. Histopathological examinations revealed the presence of E. vermicularis in the lumen of the appendix, which caused its obstruction without evidence of inflammatory cell infiltration or lymphoid hyperplasia.
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spelling doaj-art-5d446ec7d2ad421c864d93e5c82a38862025-02-03T07:14:08ZengWileyCase Reports in Surgery2090-69192024-01-01202410.1155/2024/7806541Enterobius vermicularis in the Appendiceal Lumen: A Case ReportMehta Razzaghi0Hosna Rezaei1Farshid Mohammadi2Amir Mohammad Salehi3Clinical Research Development Unit of Besat HospitalClinical Research Development Unit of Besat HospitalInternal MedicineStudent Research CommitteeEnterobius vermicularis is a common parasitic infection worldwide. Acute appendicitis (AA) is a frequently encountered condition in general surgery; however, its association with E. vermicularis remains controversial. AA caused by E. vermicularis is a relatively uncommon infection that primarily affects children. We reported a 21-year-old female who was admitted to our hospital due to right lower quadrant abdominal tenderness. Laboratory tests and imaging were not consistent with AA. She underwent a diagnostic laparoscopy and appendectomy. Histopathological examinations revealed the presence of E. vermicularis in the lumen of the appendix, which caused its obstruction without evidence of inflammatory cell infiltration or lymphoid hyperplasia.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/7806541
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Enterobius vermicularis in the Appendiceal Lumen: A Case Report
Case Reports in Surgery
title Enterobius vermicularis in the Appendiceal Lumen: A Case Report
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title_short Enterobius vermicularis in the Appendiceal Lumen: A Case Report
title_sort enterobius vermicularis in the appendiceal lumen a case report
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