Enterobius vermicularis infestation causing terminal ileal gangrene

Authors

  • Mohamed Rizwan Department of Surgery, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Amala Nagar, Thrissur, Kerala, India
  • Mithun Raju Department of Anesthesiology, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Amala Nagar, Thrissur, Kerala, India
  • Rupesh George Department of Cardiology, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Amala Nagar, Thrissur, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20213150

Keywords:

Enterobius vermicularis, Enterobius, Gangrene, Necrosis

Abstract

Enterobius vermicularis is one of the most common nematode infestations seen worldwide. This condition is commonly seen in children. Although asymptomatic, they present with symptoms of perianal itching commonly at night with perianal excoriations. In this case report we present a case 79 years old man with multiple co-morbidities who presented with non-bilious vomiting and severe abdominal pain. Emergency laparotomy was performed during which terminal ileal gangrene was noted. Ileo-caecal wall revealed multiple parasites (enterobius).  

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Published

2021-07-28

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 8 (2021): August 2021

Section

Case Reports