Enterobiasis in Ectopic Locations Mimicking Tumor-Like Lesions

Pampiglione, S; Rivasi, Francesco

doi:10.1155/2009/642481

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“…It may manifest with vaginitis, vulval pruritus, and vaginal discharge, but most reported cases of vaginal enterobiasis (>70%) were asymptomatic . Adequate treatment of vaginal pinworm infections is paramount because of the possible involvement of further structures such as the fallopian tubes or ovaries, with the risk of severe complications like bacterial coinfection with bleeding, infertility, tubo‐ovarian abscesses, and generalized peritonitis . Thus, the Papanicolaou (Pap) test has become an important diagnostic tool in the detection of such infections.…”

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Vaginal Enterobius vermicularis diagnosed on liquid‐based cytology during Papanicolaou test cervical cancer screening: A report of two cases and a review of the literature

Tsai

Junod

Jacot-Guillarmod

et al. 2017

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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Enterobiasis is one of the most common human parasitic infections. It is considered an intestinal parasite, but cases of extra-intestinal affections exist, notably infections of the female genital tract. Enterobius vermicularis (EV) eggs (or ova) have been found in the cervical smears of two patients in our institute during the last 16 years. No gynaecological or gastrointestinal symptoms were reported, and there was no known intestinal infection in these two cases. A review of the available literature revealed rare cases of vaginal enterobiasis, with a wide range of clinical presentations, many patients being asymptomatic. The diagnosis may sometimes be difficult, mainly because of the lack of clinical suspicion. However, cytological identification of EV in cervico-vaginal smears is important, especially when considering the risk of ascending infections of the genital tract associated with severe complications.

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Vaginal Enterobius vermicularis diagnosed on liquid‐based cytology during Papanicolaou test cervical cancer screening: A report of two cases and a review of the literature

Tsai

Junod

Jacot-Guillarmod

et al. 2017

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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“…Particularly, mental development in infected children lags behind their peers due to prolonged and heavy infection [ 12 ]. It has also been reported that in some rare cases, E. vermicularis may penetrate into kidneys and fallopian tubes, which causes ectopic enterobiasis and leads to severe health disorders and even death [ 13 , 14 ].…”

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Risk factors for Enterobius vermicularis infection in children in Gaozhou, Guangdong, China

Zhou

et al. 2015

Infect Dis Poverty

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BackgroundEnterobius vermicularis infection is a prevalent intestinal parasitic disease in children. In this study, we explored the epidemiological status and risk factors for E. vermicularis infection in children in southern China.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was carried out in Gaozhou city, Guangdong province, China, in December 2011. Children aged 2–12 years from five schools participated in the study. The adhesive cellophane-tape perianal swab method was applied to detect E. vermicularis infection, while a questionnaire was sent to each child’s guardian(s) to collect demographic and socioeconomic data, as well as hygiene behaviors, pertaining to each child. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to capture the potential risk factors.ResultsOut of the 802 children surveyed, 440 were infected with E. vermicularis, with an average prevalence of 54.86 %, and a range from 45.96 to 68.13 %. The age variable was found to be statistically significant, whereas the sex variable was not. It was found that a mother’s education level (low) and not washing hands before dinner were major risk factors in all children (802). After stratification by age, a father’s education level (primary or below) and biting pencils (or toys) were significant risk factors in the younger children (508), while not washing hands before dinner and playing on the ground were important risk factors in the older children (294).ConclusionThis study demonstrates the prevalence of E. vermicularis infection in children in Gaozhou and reveals underlying risk factors. Most importantly, it reveals that risk factors differ among the different age groups, which indicates that different control measures targeted at particular age groups should be implemented.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s40249-015-0058-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…Enterobius vermicularis is the most prevalent human nematode worldwide. [ 1 3 7 ] The prevalence of intestinal enterobius ranges from 35% to 70%. However, the prevalence in female genital tract (FGT) is not known as only a few case reports are published.…”

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“…Indirect transmission occurs through airborne eggs dislodged from contaminated clothing or bed linen and inhaled with dust. [ 1 2 7 ] The ingested eggs hatch and release larvae in small intestine and adult worm reside in caecum and colon. The adult female worm once fertilized descends into rectum and migrate to perianal and perineal region during the night usually in children.…”

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Enterobius vermicularis infestation masquerading as cervical carcinoma: A cytological diagnosis

Raju¹,

Verappa²,

Venkataramappa³

2015

J Nat Sc Biol Med

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Although prevalence of Enterobius vermicularis (EV) infestation in Intestines ranges from 35% to 70%, its prevalence in female genital tract is not known despite several incidental findings. Acute inflammatory cells in the background of cervical Pap smear indicate infestation and should not be neglected as contamination. A 40-year-woman presented with white vaginal discharge persistent for past 1 year. Local examination showed hypertrophied cervix with eversion of both lips and hard consistency of the anterior lip of cervix. A clinical diagnosis of cervical carcinoma was made. However, cervical Pap smear indicated EV eggs in an inflammatory background, treatment to which resulted in completely recovery.

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Enterobiasis in Ectopic Locations Mimicking Tumor-Like Lesions

Cited by 21 publications

References 34 publications

Vaginal Enterobius vermicularis diagnosed on liquid‐based cytology during Papanicolaou test cervical cancer screening: A report of two cases and a review of the literature

Vaginal Enterobius vermicularis diagnosed on liquid‐based cytology during Papanicolaou test cervical cancer screening: A report of two cases and a review of the literature

Risk factors for Enterobius vermicularis infection in children in Gaozhou, Guangdong, China

Enterobius vermicularis infestation masquerading as cervical carcinoma: A cytological diagnosis

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