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Ectopic enterobiasis: a case report and review.

N G Tornieporth1, R Disko, A Brandis

  • 1Second Department of Internal Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Germany.

The Journal of Infection
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Extra-intestinal pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) infections are rare. This case highlights an unusual abscess in an adult, linked to an inguinal hernia, prompting discussion on tissue invasion mechanisms.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Parasitology
  • Surgery

Background:

  • Enterobius vermicularis, commonly known as pinworm, typically resides within the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Extra-intestinal infections are uncommon, with limited documented cases in medical literature.

Observation:

  • A case study of an adult patient presenting with an extra-intestinal pinworm abscess.
  • The abscess was found in association with an inguinal hernia, suggesting a potential route for migration.

Findings:

  • The study details a rare instance of pinworm infection manifesting as an abscess outside the typical intestinal location.
  • Discussion includes potential mechanisms by which Enterobius vermicularis may invade surrounding tissues, possibly facilitated by conditions like hernias.

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Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of the clinical presentations of Enterobius vermicularis infections.
  • Highlights the importance of considering pinworm in the differential diagnosis of abscesses, particularly in patients with hernias.
  • Contributes to the literature on unusual parasitic infections and their pathological pathways.