title: Otomyiasis by Wohlfahrtia magnifica.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Emin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Karaman
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Samasti
authors.forename: Gkioukxel
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Saritzali
authors.forename: Sinem
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ozdemir
authors.forename: Mehmet C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Halil
authors.forename: Huseyin
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Isildak
mesh_terms: 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