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[Human infection with Gongylonema pulchrum].

T Urch1, B C Albrecht, D W Büttner

  • 1Praxis für Allgemeinmedizin, Wilster.

Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|November 8, 2005
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of oral Gongylonema pulchrum infection presented with unusual sensations. Prompt diagnosis and removal of the nematode resolved the patient's symptoms, highlighting the importance of thorough parasitic investigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Human Nematology

Background:

  • Gongylonema pulchrum, a spirurid nematode, typically infects the upper digestive tract of animals.
  • Human infections are rare, often presenting with vague oral symptoms that can mimic other conditions.

Observation:

  • A 27-year-old woman reported persistent sensations of movement in her buccal mucosa.
  • Initial examinations revealed no abnormalities, but the patient later self-extracted a filiform structure.
  • Microscopic analysis identified the structure as a gravid female Gongylonema nematode.

Findings:

  • The diagnosis was confirmed as Gongylonema pulchrum infection.
  • A second worm was surgically removed from the contralateral buccal mucosa.
  • Symptomatic relief was achieved post-removal without further treatment.

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Implications:

  • Unusual oral symptoms warrant careful investigation to rule out parasitic infections, even when seemingly improbable.
  • Dermatozoic delusion should be considered, but parasitic etiology must be excluded through appropriate diagnostic measures.
  • Consultation with specialized laboratories is crucial for accurate identification of rare parasitic agents.