The Frequency of Enterobius Vermicularis Infections in Patients Diagnosed With Acute Appendicitis in Pakistan

Ahmed, Muhammad Umer and Bilal, Muhammad and Anis, Khurram and Khan, Ali Mahmood and Fatima, Kaneez and Ahmed, Iqbal and Khatri, Ali Mohammad and Rehman, Shafiq Ur (2015) The Frequency of Enterobius Vermicularis Infections in Patients Diagnosed With Acute Appendicitis in Pakistan. Global Journal of Health Science, 7 (5). ISSN 1916-9736

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The main aim of this study was to determine the frequency of Enterobius Vermicularis infections and other unique histopathological findings in patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis.

MATERIALS: This retrospective study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital of Karachi, Pakistan over a time period of 9 years from 2005 to 2013. The recorded demographic and histopathological data for the 2956 appendectomies performed during this time frame were extracted using a structured template form. Negative and incidental appendectomies were excluded from the study.

RESULTS: Out of the 2956 patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis, 84 (2.8%) patients had Enterobius Vermicularis infections. Malignancy (n=2, 0.1%) and infection with Ascaris (n=1, 0.1%) was found very rarely among the patients.Eggs in lumen (n=22, 0.7%), mucinous cystadenoma (n=28, 1.0%), mucocele (n=11, 0.4%), lymphoma (n=9, 0.3%), obstruction in lumen (n=17, 0.6%) and purulent exudate (n=37, 1.3%) were also seldom seen in the histopathological reports.

CONCLUSION: Enterobius Vermicularis manifestation is a rare overall but a leading parasitic cause of appendicitis. Steps such as early diagnosis and regular de worming may help eradicate the need for surgeries.

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Subjects: Science Global Plos > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 05 May 2023 11:48
Last Modified: 10 Jan 2024 04:18
URI: http://ebooks.manu2sent.com/id/eprint/761

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