Incidental parasitic infections in surgically removed appendices : a retrospective analysis
Joint Authors
Zaghlul, Dina A.
Fadiyah, Hani S.
Ahmad, Muna Abbas
Hasan, Amal A.
Source
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Issue
Vol. 45, Issue 3 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.571-578, 8 p.
Publisher
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Publication Date
2015-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Numerous parasitic infections can cause inflammation of the appendix and can mimic appendicitis clinically.
The diagnosis is generally achieved only after surgery.
However early diagnosis through stool examination may prevent life-threatening complications.
This study investigated the presence of parasitic infections in surgically removed appendices as an etiology of acute appendicitis.
A retrospective study included patients who had undergone surgery for acute appendicitis over a period of three years from Jan 2012 to Dec 2014.
Demographic data, laboratory investigations, operative data and pathological findings, presence and type of parasites were retrieved.
The results showed that out of 1536 patients with appendectomy done, 938 (61.1 %) were males and 598 (38.9 %) were females.
Parasitic infection was demonstrated only in 0.4 % (6 patients).
Mean average age of these patients was 12 years.
Enterobius vermicularis was present in 4 patients (66 % of the parasitic affection) and Schistosoma mansoni in 2 patients (34% of the parasitic affection).
Other etiologies were acute suppurative appendicitis (94.1 %), chronic appendicitis (3.1 %), tumors (0.3 %), tuberculosis (0.2 %) and actinomycosis (0.1 %).
Appendix was found normal in 2 % of patients underwent appendectomy.
Key words: Acute appendicitis, Intestinal parasitic infection, Enterobius vermicularis, Schistosoma mansoni
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zaghlul, Dina A.& Hasan, Amal A.& Ahmad, Muna Abbas& Fadiyah, Hani S.. 2015. Incidental parasitic infections in surgically removed appendices : a retrospective analysis. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology،Vol. 45, no. 3, pp.571-578.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-668603
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zaghlul, Dina A.…[et al.]. Incidental parasitic infections in surgically removed appendices : a retrospective analysis. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology Vol. 45, no. 3 (Dec. 2015), pp.571-578.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-668603
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zaghlul, Dina A.& Hasan, Amal A.& Ahmad, Muna Abbas& Fadiyah, Hani S.. Incidental parasitic infections in surgically removed appendices : a retrospective analysis. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology. 2015. Vol. 45, no. 3, pp.571-578.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-668603
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendix : p. 576-578
Record ID
BIM-668603