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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2026

Peritonitis and appendiceal perforation due to an uninvited guest Ascaris lumbricoides.

Alvaro M Morillo, Tatiana B Fernández, Freddy A Ochoa, Dalton A Arevalo, Andrés S Santamaría, Xavier R Mantilla, W Javier Cisneros, Gabriel A Molina

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Alvaro M MorilloSchool of Medicine, Universidad Internacional del Ecuador (UIDE), Quito-Ecuador & Hospital General del IESS Quito Sur, Av. Simón Bolívar, Quito 70527, Ecuador.
Tatiana B FernándezHospital General del IESS Quito Sur & School of Medicine, Universidad Central del Ecuador (UCE), Moraspungo y Pinllopata, Quito 170103, Ecuador.
Freddy A OchoaSchool of Medicine, PGY4 General Surgery, Universidad de las Americas (UDLA), De los Granados y Paris, Quito 170501, Ecuador.
Dalton A ArevaloSchool of Medicine, PGY3 General Surgery, Universidad Central del Ecuador (UCE), Bolivia Oe7-132 y Av. Universitaria, Quito 170521, Ecuador.
Andrés S SantamaríaSchool of Medicine, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Av. Diego de Robles y Vía Interoceánica, Quito 170901, Ecuador.
Xavier R MantillaSchool of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE), Av. 12 de Octubre 1076, Quito 170525, Ecuador.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4074-6811
W Javier CisnerosUNIR, Instituto Universitario Italiano de Rosario, Crespo 843, Rosario S2000, Argentina.
Gabriel A MolinaUNIR, Instituto Universitario Italiano de Rosario, Crespo 843, Rosario S2000, Argentina.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0001-9070

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Abstract

Parasitic infections continue to be a weakness for developing countries since the lack of hygiene and clean water can affect the health of all citizens, especially the most vulnerable. Most Ascaris lumbricoides infections are mild; however, in rare cases, when the infection is severe enough, the parasites can cause obstruction or even perforation of the intestinal wall, leading to potentially fatal outcomes. We present the case of a 65-year-old who lives in a remote area far from the city, without access to clean water. He became infected with Ascaris lumbricoides and developed peritonitis due to it. After prompt treatment, he recovered completely.

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appendicitisAscaris lumbricoidesperitonitis

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