Exploiting Network Proximity in Distributed Hash Tables

Abstract

<i>Enterobius vermicularis</i> is a common parasitic infection worldwide. Acute appendicitis (AA) is a frequently encountered condition in general surgery; however, its association with <i>E. vermicularis</i> remains controversial. AA caused by <i>E. vermicularis</i> is a relatively uncommon infection that primarily affects children. We reported a 21-year-old female who was admitted to our hospital due to right lower quadrant abdominal tenderness. Laboratory tests and imaging were not consistent with AA. She underwent a diagnostic laparoscopy and appendectomy. Histopathological examinations revealed the presence of <i>E. vermicularis</i> in the lumen of the appendix, which caused its obstruction without evidence of inflammatory cell infiltration or lymphoid hyperplasia.