Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Jan 1996)

Intraperitoneal Enterobius vermicularis Infection: A Case Report

  • Mehmet R. Gazvani,
  • Simon J. Emery

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/S1064744996000075
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1
pp. 28 – 30

Abstract

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Background: Enterobius vermicularis in an ectopic location usually represents an incidental finding in tissue specimens in a patient without symptoms. However, the parasite can lead to inflammation and symptoms in rare cases.