ENTEROBIUS VERMICULARIS OR PINWORM OR THREAD WORM IN EYE - A RARE CASE REPORT

Pinworm or Enterobius Vermicularis is an intestinal nematode. Transmission is through feco-oral route by eggs. Intestinal infestation is more common. Extraintestinal infestation (eye, salivary gland, nasal mucosa, skin) is very rare. This is due to autoinoculation of these sites with eggs or adult worms from the intestinal tract. This case is presented for its rarity