Otomyiasis by Wohlfahrtia magnifica
Emin Karaman1, Mustafa Samasti, Gkioukxel Saritzali
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abstract:
Myiasis has been defined as the infestation of tissue with dipterous larvae that feed on the host's dead or living tissue. A new clinical report of otomyiasis in a 57-year-old woman caused by Wohlfahrtia magnifica was reported. A review of the English language literature reveals 5 articles on otomyiasis cases caused by W. magnifica. Although it is not a frequent manifestation in otorhinolaryngology, the opportunity of its occurrence always exists. In the treatment, a combination of suctioning and alligator forceps was used to remove larvae. Also, tympanoplasty was performed for the reconstruction of perforated ear.
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