# Enterobius Vermicularis Induced Bartholin Gland Abscess

**Authors:** Saadia Makni, Manel Mellouli, Mouna Zghal, Lobna Bouzidi, Slim Charfi, Tahya Sellami Boudawara, Marwa Bouhamed

PMC · DOI: 10.5146/tjpath.2024.13381 · Turkish Journal of Pathology · 2025-09-30

## TL;DR

A rare case of a Bartholin gland abscess caused by Enterobius vermicularis eggs is reported in a 27-year-old woman.

## Contribution

This is a rare clinical report of a Bartholin gland abscess caused by Enterobius vermicularis.

## Key findings

- Histopathological examination confirmed E. vermicularis eggs in the Bartholin gland cyst.
- The case highlights an unusual cause of Bartholin gland abscess.

## Abstract

Bartholin gland abscesses are typically caused by bacterial agents. Abscesses induced by Enterobius vermicularis are exceptional. We report, here, the case of a 27-year-old woman, whose histopathological examination of the Bartholin gland cyst confirmed the presence of E. vermicularis eggs in the lumen of the cyst.

## Linked entities

- **Species:** Enterobius vermicularis (taxon 51028)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Bartholin gland cyst (MESH:D003560), Bartholin gland abscesses (MESH:D000038)
- **Chemicals:** Bartholin (-)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606], Enterobius vermicularis (human pinworm, species) [taxon 51028]

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