Enterobius vermicularis infestation masquerading as cervical carcinoma: A cytological diagnosis

Perianal abscess secondary to enterobius vermicularis infestation.

Dear Editor, Enterobius vermicularis is the most common helminthic infestation in the developed world.1 It is usually seen in children aged 5 to 10 years. The most often encountered clinical presentation of Enterobius vermicularis infection is pruritus ani. Occasionally, it presents with enterocolitis, appendicitis and female genital tract infections.2-4 Rarely, have infections been reported wi...

Coincidence of acute amoebic appendicitis and enterobius vermicularis infestation.

Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma with Cystic Cervical Metastasis Masquerading as Branchial Cleft Cyst: A Potential Pitfall in Diagnosis and Management

Introduction:Most metastatic lymph nodes from head and neck malignancy are solid. Cystic nodes are found in 33% - 61% of carcinomas arise from Waldeyer’s ring, of which only 1.8% - 8% originate are from the nasopharynx. Some cystic cervical metastases were initially presumed to be branchial cleft cyst. This case report aims to highlight the unusual presentation of cystic cervical metastasis sec...

Enterobius vermicularis in Cerebrospinal Fluid

Enterobius vermicularis is a nematod of large intestine in man. Extra intestinal localization of this parasite is rare. A 60 year old man was admitted to the hospital with the clinical manifestation of meningitis. In laboratory examination of cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F), the appearance was red, Albumin level was high and the glucose showed normal value. Haematoxylin and Eosin stained slides pre...

Enterobius vermicularis infestation of the endometrium - a cause of menstrual irregularity and review of literature.