Cutaneous myiasis in a malignant wound of the head and neck region

Myiasis is a parasitic infestation of vital tissue of humans or other mammals by dipterous larvae. Human myiasis is a rare clinic condition but more frequently seen in tropical and subtropical areas, in patients who have poor hygiene, have bad housing conditions, are with mental retardation, or have...

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Published inThe Journal of craniofacial surgery Vol. 23; no. 1; p. e19
Main Authors Bayindir, Tuba, Cicek, Mehmet T, Atambay, Metin, Kizilay, Ahmet
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2012
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Aged
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - parasitology
Coronary Artery Disease - complications
Diabetes Complications
Facial Neoplasms - parasitology
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Myiasis - diagnosis
Neck - parasitology
Skin Neoplasms - parasitology
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Summary:Myiasis is a parasitic infestation of vital tissue of humans or other mammals by dipterous larvae. Human myiasis is a rare clinic condition but more frequently seen in tropical and subtropical areas, in patients who have poor hygiene, have bad housing conditions, are with mental retardation, or have advanced age. We report a case of myiasis in a malignant wound (squamous cell carcinoma) in the head and neck region because a few literature reports were seen in this localization. The patient's treatment was antisepsis, larval removal, and general care preventions, whereas standard treatment options or guidelines are not available.
ISSN:1536-3732
DOI:10.1097/SCS.0b013e31824207d3