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Surprised doctors find 10-inch worm in man's groin during elective surgery

Thursday, July 9, 2026


A man undergoing elective surgery had a 10-inch parasitic worm discovered in his groin during the procedure. The worm was found and removed during surgery. The man had previously had a similar occurrence.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/07/surprised-doctors-find-10-inch-worm-in-mans-groin-during-elective-surgery/

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