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[Tonsillar hirudiniasis. Case report]

I Lozano¹, F Giménez, C Oliver

¹Servicio de O.R.L., Hospital Gran Vía, Castellón.

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.

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Highlights the importance of considering rare etiologies in pediatric throat complaints.

Suggests the need for increased awareness among healthcare professionals regarding ectopic leech infestations.