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A Case of Appendiceal Pinworms in an Adolescent Patient.
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Abstract
While pinworm infections are common among children and adolescents, pinworms mimicking appendicitis are relatively rare. Notably, such manifestations may present in the absence of typical signs and symptoms of appendicitis. The appendix may even appear normal on a computed tomography (CT) scan and upon laparoscopic examination. The current case report aims to expand the literature on appendiceal pinworms while also showcasing the diagnostic challenge that such cases may represent. A 15-year-old female presented to the emergency department with acute onset of right lower quadrant abdominal pain and vomiting. Initial imaging studies, including CT of the abdomen and pelvis, revealed a normal-appearing appendix and gallbladder. Initial laboratory examinations revealed anemia; leukocytosis was notably absent. Despite the unremarkable findings, the severity of her pain continued to increase, leading to the decision to perform a diagnostic laparoscopy with appendectomy. The procedure was uncomplicated, and the removed appendix appeared grossly normal. However, histological examination of the appendix revealed intraluminal
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