An unusual case of Phormia regina myiasis of the scalp.
The authors report a case of Calliphorine myiasis in the scalp of a 64-year-old woman caused by the larvae of Phormia regina (Black Blowfly). There was extensive blackening of the scalp and necrosis of the soft tissues, which is unusual in Phormia regina myiasis.
Alexis
J B
JB
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Florida 33140.
Mittleman
R E
RE
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009198:Myiasis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology*; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology*; D012876:Skin Diseases, Parasitic / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology*