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[Appendiceal oxyuriasis: a case report and review of the literature].

The authors describe a case of appendicular oxyuriasis and then go on to review the international literature on this condition. Nothing in the case report provides the surgeon with useful pointers which may help him distinguish between appendicular oxyuriasis and common appendicitis. This is in line with all the existing literature which yields no elements capable of suggesting an accurate preoperative diagnosis. Only anamnestic evidence of previous oxyuriasis can help the clinician in this direction. It should be noted, however, that there are no significant differences in postoperative morbidity between "common" acute appendicitis and appendicitis due to oxyuriasis, when the parasitosis is adequately treated.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed1990

[Study on incidence and validity of questionnaire in the diagnosis of oxyuriasis].

Oxyuriasis is one of the commonest infestations in our area, with rates ranging from 5% to 75% in several studies. The present study was carried out in 100% of schoolchildren in a rural town with a population of 1,000 in the Lerida province. The study had two parts. On the one side, the prevalence of oxyuriasis was evaluated with Graham's test; on the other side, a self administered questionnaire was distributed to assess the validity of the surveyed symptoms for the diagnosis of oxyuriasis. The results disclosed a 59.5% prevalence, which was somewhat higher in girls than in boys. The study of diagnostic validity showed that the only symptom with a high yield was the anal and/or genital pruritus. The remaining symptoms could be discarded due to their low reliability.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1981

[Oxyuriasis of uterine tube (author's transl)].

Salpingitis is very rarely caused by parasites on our latitudes. An account is given of a case of oxyuriasis of the uterine tube which led to tubal occlusion with secondary sterility. Pathogenetically, oxyuriasis of the uterine tube can be defined as ascending infection. In terms of case history, the patient and other members of her family had been afflicted for years with intestinal oxyuriasis.

Diagnosis, Differential↗
PubMed2003

Oxyuriasis-induced intestinal obstruction in a child--case report.

PURPOSE: The presentation of an unusual case of the tumor of ileum wall induced by pinworm infection in a 5-years-old child. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The record of a 4-years-old boy treated in the department of pediatric surgery was analyzed concerning the diagnostic difficulties. After 6 month from an episode of ileo-cecal intusussception successfully treated with a barium colon enema, the diagnosis of lymphoma was made and the resection of distant segment of small intestine was performed. RESULTS: No clinical and laboratory features of oxyuriasis could be stated before the onset of disease, during hospitalization and in the follow-up period. The hypertrophied and activated lymphatic tissue with a non-specific inflammatory reaction to the pinworms were seen in the wall of ileum, appendix and mesenteric lymph nodes. No neoplastic cells were found in the microscopic study of ileum, appendix, mesenteric lymph nodes and peritoneal lavage fluid. CONCLUSIONS: The proper diagnosis of oxyuriasis may be difficult when the course is atypical. The enterobius vermicularis infestation as an etiologic factor should be taken into account in any case of abdominal pathology. However, the methods routinely used in "acute abdomen" including examinations of blood, urine and stool, repeated ultrasound and CT, are not reliable. As the infestation may mimic neoplasm, the surgical treatment and microscopic examination can be necessary for the final diagnosis in some cases.

Child, Preschool↗
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Oxyuriasis at the Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Pirngadi Hospital, Medan.

During the period of 3 months (February-April 1987), a prospective study on oxyuariasis among children had been conducted at Child Health Department of Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan. All children over 8 months of age were included in this study. The diagnosis was based on the modified Scoth's technique. Oxyuriasis ova were found in 21 out 119 children (17.65%). The peak incidence was found in the school age.

Child↗
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[Incidence of oxyuriasis in a schoolchild population in Milan, with socio-economic correlations. Verification of the therapeutic effectiveness of pyrantel pamoate].

440 children aged between 3 and 5 were examined for Oxyuriasis in three schools of Milan during three different days. 31% of the children resulted parasited by Enterobius vermicularis: a clear correlation between parasitosis and socio-economic condition has been demonstrated. Treatment with "pirantel pamoate" has been proved effective in 88% of the cases.

Age Factors↗
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[Oxyuriasis: its indoor transmission correlated with crowding in housing].

In two different human settings in the province of Pavia, Italy, statistically significant correlations were found between socioeconomic level of the families or crowding in the houses, and prevalence of oxyuriasis in schoolchildren. An indoor transmission is postulated.

Chi-Square Distribution↗
PubMed2001

Chemotherapy of enterobiasis (oxyuriasis).

Enterobius vermicularis (syn. Oxyurus vermicularis), also known as pinworm or seatworm, is the causative agent of human enterobiasis (oxyuriasis). The disease is more prevalent in temperate regions and is facilitated by factors such as overcrowding in schools and family groupings, as well as inadequate personal and community hygiene. Although the infection is more likely to occur in lower socioeconomic groups, enterobiasis has been reported to affect virtually every level of the general population and especially children. In the great majority of cases, enterobiasis is asymptomatic. One common symptom is intense pruritus ani that in some patients can lead to insomnia, restlessness and irritability. Scratching may cause skin irritation, and in more serious cases, eczematous dermatitis, haemorrhage or secondary bacterial infections. Ectopic migration of E. vermicularis often results in pinworm infestation of the female genital tract often causing granulomas of the uterus, ovary and the fallopian tubes and pelvic peritoneum. Anthelmintic therapies for enterobiasis are successful and include mebendazole, albendazole and pyrantel pamoate. Mass medication of affected groups reduced symptoms rapidly, progressively and in a cost-effective way.

Animals↗
PubMed1992

[Chronic urticaria in enterobiasis vermicularis (oxyuriasis)].

We report on a patient with chronic urticaria associated with enterobiasis vermicularis (oxyuriasis). The current distribution of Enterobius vermicularis and its importance concerning chronic urticaria of endogenous origin is evaluated and discussed.

Adult↗