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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · J Lab Physicians 2018; 10(01): 106-108
DOI: 10.4103/JLP.JLP_142_17
Case Report

Enterobius vermicularis infestation leading to Meckel’s diverticulitis in an adolescent boy: An extremely rare presentation

Manupriya Sharma
Department of Pathology, Dr. RPGMC, Kangra, Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, India
,
Rashmi Kaul
Department of Pathology, Dr. RPGMC, Kangra, Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, India
,
Bal Chander
Department of Pathology, Dr. RPGMC, Kangra, Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Abstract:

Enterobius vermicularis is an intestinal nematode commonly affecting children worldwide. Its transmission is by feco-oral route. Meckel's diverticulitis due to E. vermicularis infestation is an extremely rare presentation. An 11-year-old boy presented with acute abdomen. During surgery inflamed Meckel's diverticulum (M.D) was seen. Histopathology examination of specimen revealed E. vermicularis. Till date, only one case of E. vermicularis infestation of M.D is reported around five decades ago. This histopathological confirmation is extremely important as the required treatment (Mebendazole) of the infected case along with household contacts can prevent the spread of infection and may avoid surgery in known contacts.

Key words

Children - Enterobius vermicularis - Meckel's diverticulitis


Publication History

Received: 12 September 2017

Accepted: 06 October 2017

Article published online:
19 February 2020

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