Sarmast M H, Maraghi S, Elahi A, Mostofi N E.
Appendicitis and Enterobius Vermicularis.
Pak J Med Sci Jan ;21(2):202-5.

Objective: To evaluate the appendicitis due to Enterobius vermicularis. Design: Appendices were removed and histopathological examination was carried out. Setting: The samples were obtained from patients admitted in Imam khomeini hospital at Ahvaz city, capital of Khouzestan Province, Southwestern part of Iran. Subjects: 1253 appendices were examined in order to elucidate possible relationship between the incidence of Enterobius vermicularis and the origin of inflammation. Main outcome: Assesment of the appendicitis due to Enterobius vermicularis. Results: Nine out of 1253 cases (0.7%) were infected with Enterobius vermicularis, including 5 female and 4 male at the age of 8-36 years. During the operation in two female cases, ovarian cysts were revealed at the same time. Conclusion: Existence of Enterobius vermicularis in appendicitis can cause the symptom and even inflammation of appendicitis.

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