An inflamed appendix was removed surgically and sent to Surgical Pathology. When it was cut open, approximately 15 of the following objects were found inside the lumen: (CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE)
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Enterobius vermicularis, both male and female in that top photo.
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Enterobius vermicularis, both male and female in that top photo.
ditto
one looks like a rare immature adult
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