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Poornima Ramanan¹, Andrea K Blumberg, Blaine Mathison

¹Divisions of Infectious Diseases.

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|July 19, 2013

Summary

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Anisakidosis, a parasitic infection from raw seafood, can affect various body parts. This study details the first reported case of parametrial anisakidosis in a woman, highlighting a rare parasitic infection site.

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Area of Science:

Parasitology
Gastroenterology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Anisakidosis is a foodborne parasitic zoonosis caused by nematode larvae of Anisakis and Pseudoterranova species.
Consumption of raw or undercooked seafood is the primary route of human infection.
While commonly causing gastrointestinal symptoms, anisakidosis can manifest in ectopic sites.

Observation:

A 42-year-old woman presented with symptoms suggestive of anisakidosis.
Diagnostic investigations revealed the presence of anisakid nematodes in the parametrial tissue.
This represents the first documented instance of parametrial anisakidosis.

Findings:

Histopathological examination confirmed the presence of anisakid nematode larvae within the parametrial tissue.
The findings establish the parametrium as a potential ectopic site for Anisakis or Pseudoterranova infection.
Literature review identified limited cases of ectopic anisakidosis, none reported in the parametrium.

Implications:

This case expands the known spectrum of clinical presentations for anisakidosis.
It underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in patients with unexplained symptoms, even in unusual locations.
Further research is warranted to understand the pathogenesis and diagnostic challenges of ectopic anisakidosis.