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[Taeniasis and appendicitis: a rare parasitic connection]
R M Mohamed1, A Alakkad2, M Rajpal1
1Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Khirurgiia
|December 19, 2025
Summary
Taeniasis, a common zoonotic infection, can rarely cause appendicitis. This case report details a unique instance of tapeworm infestation leading to appendicitis, underscoring the need for parasitic infection consideration in abdominal pain diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Parasitology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Taeniasis, caused by *Taenia solium* or *Taenia saginata*, is a prevalent zoonotic gastrointestinal infection.
- Appendicitis secondary to parasitic infestation is uncommon but a critical differential diagnosis for abdominal pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a unique case of appendicitis caused by *Taenia* species.
- To emphasize the importance of considering parasitic infections in the differential diagnosis of appendicitis.
Main Methods:
- A case report of a 35-year-old female presenting with right lower quadrant abdominal pain.
- Diagnostic workup included ultrasound, CT scan, and pathological analysis of the appendix.
- Treatment involved antiparasitic medication (Albendazole) and laparoscopic appendectomy.
Main Results:
- Pathological examination confirmed *Taenia* worms and eggs obstructing the appendix.
- The patient's symptoms were attributed to parasitic appendicitis.
- The patient recovered fully after treatment and surgery.
Conclusions:
- This case highlights *Taenia* as a potential cause of appendicitis.
- Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for parasitic infections in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms to ensure timely diagnosis and management.
Keywords:
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