Inguinal hernia with incidental parasitic infection: A case report and literature review

Wu, Cheng-Che; Liao, Wen-Shan; Kao, Min-Shin; Huang, Shih-Chieh; Shen, Biing-Yir

doi:10.1016/j.urols.2011.12.006

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“…Knott [ 17 ] suggested that filarial hydrocele can produce an inguinal hernia due to the weight of the sac, impaired lymph circulation and lengthening of the cord, which can dilate the inguinal canal and drag down the peritoneal serosa [ 17 ]. Another theory is that a parasitic infection could induce granulomatous or muscular pathological reactions in the host [ 33 ] and that these may be responsible for collagen degeneration, resulting in an inguinal hernia [ 34 ]. Rodhain [ 35 ] considered that hanging groins are produced by allergic reactions to microfilariae of O. volvulus , a condition that is responsible for producing complications such as a hernia [ 35 , 36 ].…”

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“… Homo sapiens Inguinal Japan [ 43 ] Anisakis sp. Homo sapiens Epigastric Canada [ 44 ] Pseudoterranova azarasi Homo sapiens Inguinal Japan [ 23 ] Schistosoma japonicum Homo sapiens Inguinal China [ 45 ] Schistosoma japonicum Homo sapiens Inguinal Taiwan [ 34 ] Schistosoma mansoni Homo sapiens iIguinal USA (Philadelphia) [ 46 ] Paragonimus westermanii Homo sapiens Inguinal Japan [ 47 ] Paragonimus westermanii Homo sapiens Inguinal Korea [ 48 ] Echinococcus granulosus Homo sapiens Inguinal India [ 49 ] Echinococcus granulosus Homo sapiens Inguinal Iran [ 50 ] Armillifer armillatus …”

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A case of inguinal hernia associated with atypical Dirofilaria repens infection in a dog

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Background Dirofilaria repens is a filarioid nematode transmitted by mosquitoes. Adult D. repens are typically localized in the subcutaneous tissue of the host, but other, atypical localizations have also been reported. There have been several reports of clinical cases involving an association of parasites and hernias in both animals and humans. However, it is unclear if parasitic infection can act as a triggering factor in the development of hernias. Methods A 12-year-old dog was referred to a private veterinarian clinic in Satu Mare, northwestern Romania due to the presence of a swelling in the lateral side of the penis (inguinal area). The dog underwent hernia repair surgery during which four long nematodes were detected in the peritoneal serosa of the inguinal hernial sac. One female specimen was subjected to genomic DNA extraction to confirm species identification, based on amplification and sequencing of a 670-bp fragment of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (cox1) gene. Treatment with a single dose of imidacloprid 10% + moxidectin 2.5% (Advocate, Bayer AG) was administered. Results The nematodes were morphologically identified as adult D. repens, and the BLAST analyses revealed a 100% nucleotide similarity to a D. repens sequence isolated from a human case in Czech Republic. Conclusions We report a case of an atypical localization of D. repens in the peritoneal cavity of a naturally infected pet dog with inguinal hernia and discuss the associations between hernia and parasitic infections.

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A case of inguinal hernia associated with atypical Dirofilaria repens infection in a dog

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Szasz³

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Case of anisakiasis presenting as an Amyand hernia

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This is a case of a 31-year-old male patient who presented with signs and symptoms of an incarcerated inguinal hernia. The patient’s preoperative imaging showed a tubular structure in the inguinal canal and given the patient’s history at presentation, there was a concern for herniation of the appendix, known as an Amyand hernia. On laparoscopy, there was no evidence of appendiceal involvement and a standard open inguinal hernia was completed. On the final pathology of the hernia sac, roundworms were identified with Y-shaped lateral cords suggesting infection by Anisakis spp. On a further interview with the patient, he revealed that he had recently travelled to Alaska and had consumed raw salmon on a fishing trip. This case demonstrates the importance of a thorough social and travel history. One should also have a low threshold to broaden the differential diagnosis when medical work-up deviates from the standard course.

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Inguinal hernia with incidental parasitic infection: A case report and literature review

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A case of inguinal hernia associated with atypical Dirofilaria repens infection in a dog

A case of inguinal hernia associated with atypical Dirofilaria repens infection in a dog

Case of anisakiasis presenting as an Amyand hernia

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