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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Occasionally, adult Enterobius vermicularis can be identified on colonoscopy, appendiceal tissue histology and eggs can be seen in urine.
Colonoscopy
In heavy worm infestations, adult worms can be seen during colonoscopy.[1]
Urinalysis
Rarely, Enterobius vermicularis eggs are found in urine.[1]
Appendiceal tissue
Incidentally, appendiceal tissue can also reveal pinworms.
Gallery
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Photomicrographic study of a section of appendiceal tissue, revealed the presence of a pinworm, Enterobius vermicularis, previously Oxyuris vermicularis, which had been cut in cross-section. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [2]
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Photomicrographic study of a section of appendiceal tissue, revealed the presence of a pinworm, Enterobius vermicularis, previously Oxyuris vermicularis, which had been cut in cross-section. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cook GC (1994). "Enterobius vermicularis infection". Gut. 35 (9): 1159–62. PMC 1375686. PMID 7959218.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Public Health Image Library (PHIL)".