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IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS

dense eosinophilic infiltrate in the mucosa and submucosa and encircling vessels Image

marked eosinophilia extends even between the two layers of the bowel wall, with associated mural edema Image

lamina propria contains a multinucleated giant cell engulfing a calcified structure Image

Endoscopy Video demonstrating lil' worms

BACKGROUND

invasive pinworm (enterobius) usually does not incite a brisk inflammatory reaction although sometimes can result in an eosinophilic response

RELATED DIAGNOSES

Small Intestines : Histoplasmosis

Last updated: 2009-10-29
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