Prolonged irritative voiding symptoms due to Enterobius vermicularis bladder infestation in an adult patient

Sammour, Zein M.; Gomes, Cristiano Mendes; Tomé, André; Bruschini, Homero; Srougi, Miguel

doi:10.1590/s1413-86702008000400020

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“…However, there is increasing evidence that EV infection may be the cause of ileal inflammation. By causing mucosal inflammation and ulceration, pinworms damage the integrity of the bowel mucosa and can then penetrate the deeper layers of the bowel wall or lead to intestinal perforation and hemorrhage [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ]. Narrowing of the intestinal lumen is commonly the result of mucosal inflammation and ulceration produced by the parasitosis, which can easily be appreciated in CT scans as well as at autopsy.…”

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Infections Are a Very Dangerous Affair: Enterobiasis and Death

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Background: Enterobiasis or oxyuriasis from Enterobius vermicularis is an infection usually localized in the large bowel and cecum. Generally, the symptoms are characterized by anal itching, and intestinal or nervous disorders. Rarely, it is responsible for death. Methods: A forensic autopsy of a 52-year-old white male inmate who died 5 days after hospitalization was performed. Histological and toxicological analyses were also performed. Results: The death occurred by localization of Enterobius vermicularis in the duodenum and in the proximal ileum, with intestinal haemorrhage, inflammation, and peritonitis documented by histological examination. Conclusion: This is a common infectious disease, and can rarely occur with a fatal outcome, even in advanced populations. The lack of knowledge related to the rarity of death from enterobiasis disease can determine a dangerous concern.

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Infections Are a Very Dangerous Affair: Enterobiasis and Death

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“…Also, aberrant migrations leading to extraintestinal findings of E. vermicularis have been reported, in the liver [ 12 ], bladder [ 13 ], lungs [ 14 ], kidney [ 15 ] or in the female genital tract [ 16 , 17 ]. Thus, this parasite can have a wide range of pathogenicity, implying that pathologists should be familiar to its histological aspects for correct diagnosis.…”

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Acute suppurative appendicitis associated with Enterobius vermicularis: an incidental finding or a causative agent? A case report

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BackgroundHistological acute appendicitis patterns associated with Enterobius vermicularis is an extremely rare finding. The exact role of this parasite in acute appendicitis is controversial as usually resected specimens show no evidence of histological inflammation.Case presentationWe present herein a case of a 21-year-old male Arabic patient who presented with clinical syndrome of acute appendicitis. Emergency appendectomy was performed and the histopathological examination of the resected specimen showed the presence of E. vermicularis as well as intense acute inflammatory patterns such as mucosal ulceration and suppurative necrosis. The post-operative course was uneventful and the patient was discharged with appropriate anti-helmintic drug prescription.ConclusionAcute appendicitis due to E. vermicularis is a very rare occurrence. The histopathological analysis of resected specimens should pay special attention to search for this parasite for adequate post-operative treatment of patients.

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“…Sometimes, although very rarely, pinworms can also migrate into the urinary tract. There has been several case reports of EV or worm eggs found in the urinary bladder, not only in women, but also in men, causing irritative voiding symptoms [4,5]. Through direct inoculation, pinworms may invade, although very rarely, sites that are far away from the common place of infestation, such as the conjunctival sac [1,10].…”

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“…An infection caused by these worms is known as enterobiasis or oxyuriasis. EV commonly infests the terminal ileum and large intestine, but there are reported cases of extraintestinal EV infections involving worms found in locations such as the genitourinary tract, peritoneum, liver and lung [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. In general, enterobiasis is considered to be a benign disease, but in rare cases, it may severely affect the alimentary tract, and in the case of ectopic EV infection, cause serious disorders in other organs [1][2][3]7,9].…”

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Fatal case of ectopic enterobiasis: Enterobius vermicularis in the kidneys

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2011

Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology

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Enterobius vermicularis is one of the most common intestinal parasites found in humans. They commonly infest the terminal ileum and large intestine, and are usually considered an innocuous parasite that can be easily eradicated with proper treatment. However, extraintestinal migration of worms, although very rare, may lead to severe health disorders or even death. This article, reports the first fatal case of ectopic enterobiasis known to the authors, which developed in an adult patient with E. vermicularis infection, causing perforation of the large intestine and generalized bacterial peritonitis. Despite emergency laparotomy, the patient died from septic shock on the day after surgery. During pathological examination, worms were found not only in the large intestine, but also in the renal parenchyma; worm eggs were found deposited in the lungs as well.

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Prolonged irritative voiding symptoms due to Enterobius vermicularis bladder infestation in an adult patient

Cited by 7 publications

References 4 publications

Infections Are a Very Dangerous Affair: Enterobiasis and Death

Infections Are a Very Dangerous Affair: Enterobiasis and Death

Acute suppurative appendicitis associated with Enterobius vermicularis: an incidental finding or a causative agent? A case report

Fatal case of ectopic enterobiasis: Enterobius vermicularis in the kidneys

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