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Erdem Mengi¹, Erhan Demirhan², Ilker Burak Arslan²

¹Department of Otolaryngology, Maltepe State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Northern Clinics of Istanbul

|January 7, 2017

Summary

Aural myiasis, an ear infestation by fly larvae, is rare and can be fatal. This case study details an 87-year-old Alzheimer's patient with aural myiasis, discussing its presentation and treatment.

Keywords:

Alzheimer’s disease aural myiasis otorrhagia

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Area of Science:

Otorhinolaryngology
Medical Entomology
Neurology

Background:

Myiasis is defined as infestation of live vertebrates by dipterous larvae.
Aural myiasis specifically affects the external and/or middle ear.
This condition is rare and often associated with patients having cognitive or physical impairments.

Observation:

A case of aural myiasis in an 87-year-old patient with Alzheimer's disease is presented.
The patient's clinical presentation is detailed.
The study includes a review of the literature on aural myiasis.

Findings:

Aural myiasis can occur in elderly patients with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
Despite being self-limiting, aural myiasis carries risks of severe complications, including central nervous system invasion.
Effective therapeutic strategies for aural myiasis are discussed.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of recognizing aural myiasis in vulnerable populations.
Underscores the potential for severe neurological complications from ear infestations.
Informs clinical management and treatment protocols for rare parasitic infections of the ear.