Enterobiasis of the Ovary in a Patient With Cervical Carcinoma In Situ
1995
Enterobiasis of the Ovary in a Patient With Cervical Carcinoma In Situ
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Kevin McCabe, Patricia A.K. Nahn, Aysegul A. Sahin, Michele Follen Mitchell
Primary Institution: University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Conclusion
Enterobiasis can be mistaken for ovarian cancer, but in this case, no active disease was found.
Supporting Evidence
- Enterobiasis can occur in the female genital tract and may mimic cancer.
- Multiple histologic sections may be needed to diagnose older lesions.
- The patient had no active parasitic disease despite the findings.
- Granulomas with eggs were found in the ovarian tissue.
Takeaway
This study talks about a woman who had a pinworm infection in her ovary, which looked like cancer but wasn't.
Methodology
The case involved histological examination of ovarian tissue to identify enterobiasis.
Limitations
The findings are based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 27-year-old woman with a family history of ovarian cancer.
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