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[Ascariasis of the cervix].
C Cousin1, B Narraido, D Luton
1V.S.N.A., Interne des Hôpitaux de Rennes, Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique, Centre Hospitalier de Franceville, Gabon.
Medecine Tropicale : Revue Du Corps De Sante Colonial
|April 1, 1992
Summary
Ascaris lumbricoides, a common roundworm, was found in the cervix of a patient with gonococcal salpingitis. This suggests parasites can migrate from the anus to the female reproductive tract.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Gynecology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Gonococcal salpingitis is a serious pelvic inflammatory disease.
- Ascariasis is a common intestinal nematode infection worldwide.
- Genital tract involvement by Ascaris lumbricoides is rare.
Observation:
- A case of Ascaris lumbricoides infestation was identified in the cervix uteri.
- The patient presented with symptoms of gonococcal salpingitis.
- No other potential routes of infection were identified.
Findings:
- The study presents a rare case of cervical ascariasis.
- Transanal migration is proposed as the most probable route for parasite entry into the female genital tract.
- This migration pathway is supported by a review of existing literature.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for unusual parasitic migration routes.
- Suggests the need for considering parasitic infections in gynecological evaluations, especially in endemic areas.
- Underscores the importance of comprehensive diagnostic approaches for pelvic inflammatory diseases.