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Enterobiasis other diagnostic studies

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

Overview

Occasionally, adult Enterobius vermicularis can be identified on colonoscopy, appendiceal tissue histology and eggs can be seen in urine.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy

In heavy worm infestations, adult worms can be seen during colonoscopy.[1]

Urinalysis

Urinalysis

Rarely, Enterobius vermicularis eggs are found in urine.[1]

Appendiceal tissue

Incidentally, appendiceal tissue can also reveal pinworms.

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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]
    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]
  • 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]
    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

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cook GC (1994). “Enterobius vermicularis infection”. Gut. 35 (9): 1159–62. PMC 1375686. PMID 7959218.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 “Public Health Image Library (PHIL)”.

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