Intramural Ova of Enterobius vermicularis in the Appendix—An Egg-Topic Location!

Angelina Mendos, Blaine A. Mathison, Bobbi S. Pritt, Laura W. Lamps, Sanjay A. Pai

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Abstract

We report an unusual case of appendicitis in a 9-year-old girl in whom the wall of the appendix contained necrotizing granulomas, as well as eggs of Enterobius vermicularis. Although luminal E vermicularis adult parasites are commonly identified in the appendix and luminal eggs are occasionally seen, intramural worms and eggs are rare. We are unaware of earlier reports of ectopic intramural eggs in the appendix. It is important to and make a correct diagnosis, as both, the patient, as well as the family should be treated for enterobiasis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)214-216
Number of pages3
JournalInternational Journal of Surgical Pathology
Volume30
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2022

Keywords

  • appendicitis
  • ectopic
  • enterobiasis
  • granulomatous
  • parasites

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Anatomy
  • Surgery
  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine

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