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[Tonsillar hirudiniasis. Case report]
Anales Otorrinolaringologicos Ibero-Americanos
|January 1, 1994
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A rare case of tonsillar parasitosis caused by Hirudinea (leeches) occurred in a child. This unusual parasitic infection presented with throat discomfort and blood spitting, highlighting its low incidence in the region.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Otolaryngology
- Zoology
Background:
- Tonsillar parasitosis is an uncommon condition.
- Leech (Hirudinea) infestations typically occur externally, not within the tonsils.
Observation:
- A 5-year-old child residing in a rural area presented with a foreign body sensation in the throat and hemoptysis (spitting blood) for two weeks.
- Physical examination revealed a leech attached to the tonsil.
Findings:
- The child was diagnosed with tonsillar parasitosis due to a leech of the Hirudinea class.
- The leech was successfully removed, resolving the symptoms.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for unusual parasitic infections in specific environments.
- Highlights the importance of considering rare etiologies in pediatric throat complaints.
- Suggests the need for increased awareness among healthcare professionals regarding ectopic leech infestations.
Abstract:
Report on a tonsillar parasitosis in a 5-year-old child living in the countryside from leeches of Hirudinea. He consulted because a feeling of foreing body in the throat and spitting of blood, since a fortnight. The AA. remark the low incidence of those cases in our environment.