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- * There are limited documented cases, mostly occurring in tropical and rural settings.
- * This report details a 65-year-old patient with a history of parotid cancer who developed aural myiasis that spread to the mastoid, discussing symptoms, diagnostic processes, and treatment options for different infection stages.
Article Abstract
Myiasis is the infestation of live vertebrates with dipterous larvae. It is a rare entity in the otolaryngology and is more common to occur in patients with mental or physical disabilities. There are only few cases reported in the literature, and most cases are seen in tropical and rural areas. In this case report, we present a 65-year-old patient, with a history of parotid malignancy, who presented with aural myiasis with extension to the mastoid. We discuss the clinical presentation, the further examinations, and the treatment for early- and late-stage infection.
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