A variety of parasites are commonly detected in tissue sections, including protozoa, arthropods, round worms (nematodes), tapeworms (cestodes) and flukes (trematodes).1,2,3 In addition to the true worms, a large number worm mimics may be encountered pose significant diagnostic challenge1 This case-based section will review key features their mimics, how they can recognised by anatomic pathologi...

Background: Despite continued and comprehensive planning of the world health organization (WHO), intestinal parasitic infections are a serious public problem in developing countries. Due to the high prevalence of cancers in Ardabil province and subsequently the high possibility of intestinal parasitic infections among the people, the aim of this study was to assess the frequency of intestinal p...