'Wormy'form appendix

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Jan 3:2012:bcr1020115019. doi: 10.1136/bcr.10.2011.5019.

Abstract

Appendicitis and helminth infections are both common conditions in children. However, helminths (pinworms) infestation causing appendiceal luminal obstruction and presenting as appendicitis is uncommon.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Animals
  • Appendectomy / methods
  • Appendicitis / diagnosis
  • Appendicitis / etiology*
  • Appendicitis / surgery
  • Appendix / parasitology*
  • Appendix / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Enterobiasis / diagnosis
  • Enterobiasis / parasitology*
  • Enterobius / isolation & purification*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy