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[Epistaxis caused by leeches].

A Golz1, S Zohar, S Avraham

  • 1Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa.

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|September 1, 1989
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Leech infestation in the nasopharynx is a rare cause of epistaxis (nosebleeds). Prompt removal of leeches from the nose or throat stops bleeding, emphasizing the need for safe water consumption in endemic areas.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Parasitology

Context:

  • Intranasal or nasopharyngeal foreign bodies can cause epistaxis.
  • Living foreign bodies, such as parasites, are a rare cause of epistaxis in Western countries but common in other regions.

Purpose:

  • To report on the incidence and management of epistaxis caused by leech infestation in the nasopharynx.

Summary:

  • Over five years, 17 cases of epistaxis due to leech infestation were treated.
  • Patients presented with recurrent mild epistaxis or profuse bleeding.
  • A blood-engorged leech was identified and removed from the nasopharynx, immediately resolving the bleeding.

Impact:

  • Highlights leech infestation as a treatable cause of epistaxis in specific geographic areas.

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  • Underscores the importance of consuming only boiled or filtered water in regions where leeches are present to prevent infestation.