Umbilical myiasis in a healthy adult.
Myiasis occurs mainly on exposed skin-typically on the face, scalp, arms or legs. What may be the first recorded case of umbilical myiasis in a healthy adult is herein presented. The underlying entomology is briefly discussed to explain the clinical presentation.
Hsiao
Fone-Ching
FC
Department of Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Chen
Yulong
Y
Chang
Li-Way
LW
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009198:Myiasis; D014472:Umbilicus