Routine biopsy leading to the diagnosis of strongyloidiasis.
Routine removal of a third molar, together with histopathologic soft-tissue examination and a high index of suspicion, led to the diagnosis of a generalized Strongyloides stercoralis infestation. The case of a patient with this unusual combination of pathologic entities is presented.
D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D004804:Eosinophils; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D008963:Molar; D009808:Odontogenic Tumors / Q000473:pathology*; D009810:Odontoma / Q000473:pathology*; D013322:Strongyloidiasis / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000473:pathology