Invasion of human embryo by Enterobius vermicularis
Mendoza, E.; Jordà, M.; Rafel, E.; Simón, A.; Andrada, E.
Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 111(8): 761-762
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9985 PMID: 3632293 Document Number: 293950
Two Enterobius vermicularis organisms invading a macerated embryo 2 cm in length were found in the tissue from an endometrial curettage performed for missed abortion in a pregnant woman. Ova from the helminths were recovered from the vagina and endometrium of the patient. This most unusual case provides further evidence for the invading capacity of E vermicularis.