Ascariasis Simulating Appendicitis
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Sir,?Sharif Husain, a Mohammadan male, aet. 23 years, was admitted into the hospital on the 18th August, 1911^ complaining of pain and swelling in the right iliac region and upper ̂ of right thigh of 8 days' duration. On examination it was found that he kept the right thigh flexed and stiff. The swelling extended from Poupart's ligament up to the region of the liver and also backwards to the outer border of the spinal muscles. On palpation the swelling felt hard but on the back side it gave distinct sense of fluctuation as if there was pus inside. The temperature at the time of admission was 101 "8F., patient complained of pain on pressing the iliac fossa. All the signs and symptoms pointed to the diagnosis of suppurative appendicitis. An operation was decided upon. Captain Hogan, my Civil Surgeon, however, was of opinion that it might be due to roundworms. The
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