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A case of ovarian enterobiasis
Sung-Tae Hong1, Min-Ho Choi, Jong-Yil Chai
1Department of Parasitology and Institute of Endemic Diseases, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul 110-799, Korea.
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
|September 28, 2002
Summary
A rare case of ovarian enterobiasis was discovered incidentally in a Korean woman during a gynecological exam. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology showing Enterobius vermicularis eggs within the ovarian tissue.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Parasitology
- Pathology
Background:
- Pelvic masses require thorough investigation to rule out malignancy.
- Incidental findings during surgery can reveal unexpected pathologies.
Observation:
- A 36-year-old woman presented with a large pelvic mass detected during a routine gynecological examination.
- Transvaginal ultrasonography revealed a pelvic mass exceeding 10 cm.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed a borderline serous neoplasm with micropapillary features.
- Additionally, Enterobius vermicularis eggs were identified within the ovarian parenchyma, indicating ovarian enterobiasis.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of comprehensive histopathological analysis for unexpected parasitic infections.
- Ovarian enterobiasis is a rare condition that can be incidentally discovered during the evaluation of pelvic masses.