This week's case comes from my own lab - an unexpected finding on routine colonoscopy. These beautiful photos are courtesy of Felicity Norrie. Identification?
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Please note that all opinions expressed here are mine and not my employer. Information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. I do not accept medical consults from patients.
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8 comments:
Strongy?
Pinworm
Good to be back after a hectic period! It’s been too long since my last post… :-)
About the case:
The ribbed cephalic alae are typical for an Enterobius vermicularis adult. The curved tail and spicula (although retracted) point towards an adult male.
Idzi’s beat me to it. For sure I agree totally with his clues and identification. Since the worm is a male one, the patient wouldn’t have nocturnal perianal pruritus.
Stunning photographs. Kudos to the photographer.
E. vermicularis/Patrik
Enterobius vermicularis
Enterobius vermicularis. We saw one here this year under the same circumstances.
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