Incidental parasitic infestations in surgically removed appendices: a retrospective analysis

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Aydin O.

DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY, vol.2, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 2
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/1746-1596-2-16
  • Journal Name: DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Appendiceal parasites can cause symptoms of appendiceal pain, independent of microscopic evidence of acute inflammation. The diagnosis of a parasitic infestation is generally achieved only after the pathologic examination of the resected appendices.