title: Myiasis in palate by Cochliomyia hominivorax.
abstract: Myiasis is the infestation of tissues and organs of animals and humans caused by the larvae of certain dipteran flies. It is more common in undeveloped and tropical countries and usually affects elderly patients, persons who are sick, and patients with mental illness. Oral myiasis is a rare pathologic condition and a risk to the patient's life because of its great destructive potential. Therefore, appropriate treatment is necessary. This article aimed to report a case of myiasis caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax in the palate of a patient with primary progressive aphasia, which was successfully treated through mechanical removal of larvae plus administration of ivermectin.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Policlin/Prof Dr Antenor Araujo Clinic, São Jose dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil. danielvale10@yahoo.com.br
authors: Daniel Santiago
authors: DS
authors: Vale
authors: Irio
authors: I
authors: Cavalieri
authors: Marcelo Marotta
authors: MM
authors: Araujo
authors: Milkle Bruno Pessoa
authors: MB
authors: Santos
authors: João Vitor
authors: JV
authors: dos Santos Canellas
authors: Lilian Victoria Perez
authors: LV
authors: Espínola
authors: Marcus Antônio
authors: MA
authors: Brêda
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000977:Antiparasitic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004175:Diptera; D006801:Humans; D007559:Ivermectin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007814:Larva; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy*; D009198:Myiasis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy*; D010159:Palate / Q000469:parasitology*; D012610:Screw Worm Infection / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000977:Antiparasitic Agents; D007559:Ivermectin