Otomyiasis by Wohlfahrtia magnifica.
Myiasis has been defined as the infestation of tissue with dipterous larvae that feed on the host's dead or living tissue. A new clinical report of otomyiasis in a 57-year-old woman caused by Wohlfahrtia magnifica was reported. A review of the English language literature reveals 5 articles on otomyiasis cases caused by W. magnifica. Although it is not a frequent manifestation in otorhinolaryngology, the opportunity of its occurrence always exists. In the treatment, a combination of suctioning and alligator forceps was used to remove larvae. Also, tympanoplasty was performed for the reconstruction of perforated ear.
Karaman
Emin
E
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Samasti
Mustafa
M
Saritzali
Gkioukxel
G
Ozdemir
Sinem
S
Halil
Mehmet C
MC
Isildak
Huseyin
H
D000818:Animals; D004175:Diptera / Q000145:classification; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008416:Mastoid / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009198:Myiasis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000601:surgery; D009225:Myringoplasty; D010034:Otitis Media with Effusion / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000601:surgery