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

Alessandro Neri, A Neri, Y Tadir, Yona Tadir, G. Grausbard, J Pardo, Joseph Pardo, J Ovadia, Jardena Ovadia, D Braslavsky, Débora Braslavsky
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology · 1986 · vol. 23(3-4) , pp. 239–241 · doi:10.1016/0028-2243(86)90153-x · PMID:3817266 · W2086246840
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A case report describes Enterobius (Oxyuris) vermicularis found on the pelvic peritoneum, potentially contributing to infertility.

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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.

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infertility

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Infertility Oxyuriasis Peritoneal Diseases Adult Female Humans Infertility Oxyuriasis Oxyuriasis Pelvis Pelvis Peritoneal Diseases Peritoneal Diseases Tissue Adhesions Tissue Adhesions

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