INTRODUCTION The main aim of this study was to determine the frequency of Enterobius vermicularis infections and other unique histopathological findings in patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis. MATERIALS This retrospective study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital of Karachi, Pakistan over a time period of 9 years from 2005 to 2013. The recorded demographic and histopathological d...

Enterobius vermicularis is an intestinal nematode of humans and the most common helminth infection. Main transmission path is direct contact between infected and uninfected person meaning ingestion of the eggs. Human infections are usually asymptomatic or manifest as perianal itching. Although ectopic locations are uncommon, Enterobius can occasionally be detected in appendix, kidney, male urin...

To determine whether pinworm infections and head lice infestations spread among children in orphanages, 117 children from 4 orphanages in Busan-si and Ulsan-si, Korea, were examined for enterobiasis and head lice infestation between January and February 2014. The overall rate of Enterobius vermicularis egg positivity was 0.85%, whereas none of the children had head lice infestations. The rate o...

To know the prevalence of Enterobius vermicularis infection and what are the most important risk factors, we evaluated the incidence and risk factors of enterobiasis among children attended in kindergartens in Busan metropolitan city, Republic of Korea. A total of 1,674 children from 21 kindergartens in 11 of 16 autonomous districts of Busan were evaluated for E. vermicularis infection by the c...

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, albu-min level was high and the glucose showed normal value. haematoxylin and eosin stained slides pr...

enterobiasis is undoubtedly one of the most common human helminths infections through the world, with an estimate of 1000 million cases worldwide. although adult worms and their eggs are frequently found in inflamed appendices, but the role of the parasite in producing appendicitis in humans still remains controversial. although acute appendicitis may occur at any age, but it is relatively rare...

Appendicitis is the most common acute surgical condition of the abdomen. It occurs at all ages but is rare in the very young. l In contrast, appendiceal colic was first reported in 1980.2 It is characterized by recurrent episodes of crampy abdominal pain referred either to the right lower quadrant or to the periumbilical area. There is tenderness to deep palpation over the appendix.3 It is theo...

Enterobius vermicular is a parasite can lead to inflammation and symptoms in rare cases however it can manifest as ulceration in colon which may mimic tubercular ulcer. A 40-year-oldman presented with pain abdomen. The pathologic findings confirmed the diagnosis of E. vermicularis in the colonic biopsy. It is important to be aware of this resemblance to avoid unnecessary surgical intervention a...

Parasitic infestation is an uncommon cause of chronic pelvic pain among women of reproductive age. A case of chronic right-sided pelvic pain associated with appendiceal Enterobius vermicularis infestation was managed with appendectomy and antiparasitic therapy resulting in a complete resolution of symptoms.

One hundred retrospective appendectomy specimens were examined in an attempt to study the degree of uniformity and clarity of reporting of this common surgical specimen. There was full agreement in 73 cases and some degree of discrepancy in 27 cases. It is suggested that greater clarity in reporting can be achieved with five reporting categories: (i) established acute inflammation; (ii) no evid...