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Epididymitis from Enterobius vermicularis: case report
G Kollias1, M Kyriakopoulos, G Tiniakos
1Department of Urology, N.I.M.T.S. Hospital, Athens, Greece.
The Journal of Urology
|April 1, 1992
Summary
A rare case of epididymitis, an inflammation of the epididymis, was caused by Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm). Histological examination confirmed the pinworm infection in a surgically resected epididymis.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Parasitology
- Pathology
Background:
- Epididymitis is typically caused by bacterial infections.
- Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is a common intestinal parasite in humans.
- Pinworm infections are rarely associated with genitourinary tract inflammation.
Observation:
- A 52-year-old male presented with symptoms requiring surgical intervention.
- Right epididymis resection was performed.
- Histological examination of the resected tissue was conducted.
Findings:
- Histology revealed the presence of Enterobius vermicularis within the epididymis.
- Evidence of pinworm infection was identified in multiple tissue sections.
- This represents a rare etiological cause of epididymitis.
Implications:
- Highlights an unusual presentation of Enterobius vermicularis infection.
- Suggests the need to consider parasitic causes in refractory or atypical epididymitis cases.
- Contributes to the understanding of parasitic migration and extragenital manifestations.