[Enterobius vermicularis causing symptoms of acute appendicitis].
The authors present a case of enterobiasis of the appendix. Enterobius infection is an uncommon cause of acute appendicitis. Preoperative diagnosis of pinworm infestation is almost impossible unless there is a strong clinical suspicion. Parasites may produce symptoms which resemble acute appendicitis. Careful observation of the appendix stump may lead to intraoperative diagnosis of enterobiasis. A quick diagnosis and appropriate treatment may prevent future complications.
Antal
András
A
Nagyatádi Városi Kórház Sebészet Nagyatád Bajcsy-Zs. u. 1. drantala@freemail.hu
Kocsis
Béla
B
D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000818:Animals; D000969:Antinematodal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017229:Enterobiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery*; D004757:Enterobius / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008463:Mebendazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000969:Antinematodal Agents; D008463:Mebendazole