The following objects were seen in cross-section in an appendix from a 14 year old girl with abdominal pain. Identification? (CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE)
(H&E, 40x original magnification)
(H&E, 100x original magnification)
(H&E, 200x original magnification) (H&E, 40x original magnification)
Enterobius - the lateral 'spines' give it away - and i believe i am correct in saying these are not actually spines but lateral ridges (alae) that run the length of the worms body?
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Enterobius vermicularis.
bw in vt
Enterobius vermicularis.
Pinworms
Cross sections of Pinworms Enterobius vermicularis male and female.
E. vermicularis
Adult worm of Enterobius vermicularis. The ala / spines on the surface are helpful in ID.
Enterobius - the lateral 'spines' give it away - and i believe i am correct in saying these are not actually spines but lateral ridges (alae) that run the length of the worms body?
I agree. This is pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis).
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