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Oral myiasis: a case report.

A P Bhatt1, A Jayakrishnan

  • 1Department of Oral Pathology, Yenepoya Dental College, Rajiv Gandhi University, Mangalore-575 001, Karnataka, India.

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|April 20, 2001
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Oral myiasis, a rare fly larvae infestation, occurred in a 12-year-old boy. Prompt treatment with ether and saline successfully resolved the gingival lesion, leading to complete healing.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Parasitology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Oral myiasis is an uncommon infestation of oral tissues by fly larvae.
  • It can present asymptomatically or with mild to severe symptoms.

Observation:

  • A case of gingival myiasis in a 12-year-old boy with a learning disability is described.
  • The patient was unaware of the lesion, which caused swelling that partially obscured the teeth.

Findings:

  • The oral myiasis lesion was treated using ether to expel the larvae.
  • Irrigation with warm saline solution was performed post-larval removal.
  • Follow-up confirmed complete resolution and healing of the affected gingival tissue.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights the importance of recognizing oral myiasis, even in unusual presentations.
  • Effective and simple treatment modalities can lead to favorable outcomes.
  • Further research into risk factors and prevention strategies for oral myiasis is warranted.