IP Archives of Cytology and Histopathology Research
Official Publication of Khyati Education and Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education and Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-5725
Online ISSN: 2456-9267
CODEN : IACHCL
IP Archives of Cytology and Histopathology Research (ACHR) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2016 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the article more...Case Report
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Volume : 6, Issue : 1, Year : 2021
Article Page : 57-59
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.achr.2021.014
Abstract
Background: Enterobius vermicularis appendicitis is one of the rare finding in the appendectomy specimens. It is most often an incidental finding and its role in the causation of acute appendicitis is the topic of controversy.
Case Report: An Indian 27-year-old male presented with symptoms of acute appendicitis. His physical examination and laboratory investigations point towards the diagnosis of acute appendicitis following which open appendectomy was performed. Histopathological evaluation suggests Enterobius vermicularis appendicitis. Patient was given antihelminthic medications and his post-operative course was uneventful.
Conclusion: All appendectomy specimens must be searched for the parasite since it has varied histopathological spectrum, and its presence helps in the initiation of appropriate medications.
Keywords: Enterobius vermicularis, Appendicitis, Pinworm, Diagnosis.
How to cite : Pari P , Bharathi U, Priyadharsini J, Sinha P , Enterobius vermicularis appendicitis –An unexpected guest. IP Arch Cytol Histopathol Res 2021;6(1):57-59
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