Appendicitis and Enterobius vermicularis.

M. H.  Sarmast; S.  Maraghi; A.  Elahi; N. E.  Mostofi

Author(s)

M. H. Sarmast Imam Khomeini Hospital, School of Medicine, Jundi-Shapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

S. Maraghi Imam Khomeini Hospital, School of Medicine, Jundi-Shapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

A. Elahi Imam Khomeini Hospital, School of Medicine, Jundi-Shapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

N. E. Mostofi Imam Khomeini Hospital, School of Medicine, Jundi-Shapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the appendicitis due to Enterobius vermicularis. Design: Appendices were removed and histopathological examination was carried out. Setting: The samples were obtained from patients admitted in Imam khomeini hospital at Ahvaz city, capital of Khouzestan Province, Southwestern part of Iran. Subjects: 1253 appendices were examined in order to elucidate possible relationship between the incidence of Enterobius vermicularis and the origin of inflammation. Main outcome: Assesment of the appendicitis due to Enterobius vermicularis. Results: Nine out of 1253 cases (0.7%) were infected with Enterobius vermicularis, including 5 female and 4 male at the age of 8-36 years. During the operation in twofemale cases, ovarian cysts were revealed at the same time. Conclusion: Existence of Enterobius vermicularis in appendicitis can cause the symptom and even inflammation of appendicitis.

Publication Details

Page(s) 202-205

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Published Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume: 21, Issue: 2, Year: 2005

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