Enterobius vermicularis infestation masquerading as cervical carcinoma: A cytological diagnosis.
Although prevalence of Enterobius vermicularis (EV) infestation in Intestines ranges from 35% to 70%, its prevalence in female genital tract is not known despite several incidental findings. Acute inflammatory cells in the background of cervical Pap smear indicate infestation and should not be neglected as contamination. A 40-year-woman presented with white vaginal discharge persistent for past 1 year. Local examination showed hypertrophied cervix with eversion of both lips and hard consistency of the anterior lip of cervix. A clinical diagnosis of cervical carcinoma was made. However, cervical Pap smear indicated EV eggs in an inflammatory background, treatment to which resulted in completely recovery.
Department of Pathology, ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Kalyani
K
Raju
Department of Pathology, ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Seema
S
Verappa
Department of Pathology, ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Srinivas Murthy
SM
Venkataramappa
Cervical smear; Enterobius vermicularis; pap smear