Enterobius vermicularis is one of the most common parasites in the world and the infection rate is higher in children than adults. Although the most common clinical manifestation is perianal pruritus, it may cause other gastrointestinal manifestations. We report one case of appendicitis caused by Enterobius vermicularis. The clinical difference between typical appendicitis and the appendicitis due to Enterobius vermicularis is unclear. The patient had a repetitive Enterobius vermicularis infection for a past year, which was treated with occasional vermicides only. It is considered that the appendicitis is developed from the intractable Enterobius vermicularis infection.

• 안기섭(광주 기독병원 소아청소년과) | Ki Seup An
• 박병배(광주 기독병원 소아청소년과) | Byeong Bae Park
• 장해인(광주 기독병원 소아청소년과) | Hae In Jang
• 조형민(광주 기독병원 소아청소년과) | Hyoung Min Cho
• 김은영(광주 기독병원 소아청소년과) | Eun Young Kim
• 김경심(광주 기독병원 소아청소년과) | Kyoung Sim Kim
• 김용욱(광주 기독병원 소아청소년과) | Yong Wook Kim
• 김령(광주 기독병원 소아청소년과) | Young Kim Corresponding author