Case report: an unusual cutaneous myiasis of the foot.
A case of rare cutaneous myiasis, which has not heretofore been described in the foot, is presented. The unusual life cycle is described in order to understand the clinical presentation. The treatment options are discussed and recommendations are made to avoid treatment pitfalls.
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Metro Foot and Ankle, Ltd., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407.
D001531:Belize; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009198:Myiasis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D012867:Skin / Q000469:parasitology