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Enterobius vermicularis Related Acute Appendicitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Shabnam Chhetri1, Ahmed Hamood Al Mamari2, Mahmood Mausd Al Awfi3
1Department of Infectious Diseases, The Royal Hospital, Muscat, PC 111, Oman.
Abstract:
While the debate on the association between Enterobius vermicularis (E. vermicularis) and acute appendicitis has not been settled, a few case reports of this very rare encounter are beginning to come to light. E. vermicularis is one of the most common parasitic infections around the world, and acute appendicitis, on the other hand, is also a commonly encountered condition in general surgery. However, the association between these two conditions remains controversial. Here we present a case report of a young woman with appendicitis associated with E. vermicularis.
Insights
Enterobius vermicularis (E. vermicularis) infection is common, yet its link to acute appendicitis is debated. This case report details a rare instance of appendicitis associated with E. vermicularis in a young woman.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Parasitology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Enterobius vermicularis (E. vermicularis) is a globally prevalent intestinal nematode.
- Acute appendicitis is a frequent surgical emergency, but its association with parasitic infections like E. vermicularis remains controversial.
Observation:
- A case report focusing on a young female patient presenting with symptoms suggestive of acute appendicitis.
Findings:
- The surgical examination revealed the presence of Enterobius vermicularis (E. vermicularis) within the appendix.
- This finding suggests a potential, albeit rare, etiological role of E. vermicularis in the development of acute appendicitis.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections in the differential diagnosis of appendicitis, especially in endemic areas.
- Contributes to the limited but growing body of evidence on the association between E. vermicularis and acute appendicitis.
- May prompt further research into the pathogenic mechanisms linking E. vermicularis to appendiceal inflammation.
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