ASCARIS LUMBRICOIDES - A RARE CAUSE OF ACUTE APPENDICITIS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/6a5k6d23Keywords:
Ascaris lumbricoides, Appendicitis, Parasitic Infection, CT Imaging, Laparoscopic AppendectomyAbstract
Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency, typically caused by luminal
obstruction due to fecaliths, lymphoid hyperplasia, or neoplasms. Parasitic infections, particularly
Ascaris lumbricoides, are an uncommon but recognized cause of appendicitis, often leading to
diagnostic challenges in non-endemic regions. We report the case of a 48-year-old female who
presented with acute right lower quadrant pain lasting two days, associated with mild nausea but
no fever or vomiting. Laboratory investigations revealed mild leukocytosis with eosinophilia.
Contrast- enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis demonstrated a
prominent appendix (8.1 mm) with mild wall enhancement but no significant periappendiceal
inflammation or perforation, suggestive of early appendicitis.
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