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Appendiceal taeniasis presenting like acute appendicitis
Alesso Cervantes Sartorelli1, Márcia Guimarães da Silva, Maria Aparecida Marchesan Rodrigues
1Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Unesp, Campus de Botucatu, Distrito de Rubião Júnior, 18618-970, Botucatu, Brazil. alesso@fmb.unesp.br
Parasitology Research
|June 30, 2005
Summary
A rare case of parasitic appendicitis caused by Taenia tapeworm occurred in a 28-year-old Brazilian woman. This report details the histopathology and describes the specific helminth found within the appendix.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency, typically caused by bacterial infection.
- Parasitic infections of the appendix are exceptionally rare, with few documented cases globally.
Observation:
- A case of parasitic appendicitis was identified in a 28-year-old female patient in Brazil.
- The causative agent was identified as Taenia species, a type of tapeworm.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination revealed the presence of Taenia sp. within the lumen of the appendix.
- Detailed morphological descriptions of the helminth were documented.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of appendicitis etiologies.
- Highlights the importance of considering parasitic causes in appendiceal pathology, especially in endemic regions.
- Contributes to the understanding of helminthic involvement in gastrointestinal diseases.