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Query: UMLS:C0000727 (
acute abdomen
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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.
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PMID:Enterobius vermicularis infestation leading to Meckel's diverticulitis in an adolescent boy: An extremely rare presentation. 2940 16
