Enterobius (Oxyuris) vermicularis of the pelvic peritoneum - a cause of infertility

A. Neri*, Y. Tadir, G. Grausbard, J. Pardo, J. Ovadia, D. Braslavsky

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Abstract

A case of Enterobius (Oxyuris) vermicularis granulomatous disease of the pelvic peritoneum causing pelvic adhesions and infertility is presented and discussed. Since parasitic diseases are common in the developing countries, the infertility team has to bear in mind that a parasitic disease might be the main cause of infertility.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)239-241
Number of pages3
JournalEuropean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume23
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1986

Keywords

  • Enterobius vermicularis (Oxyuris)
  • Infertility
  • Pelvis

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