Otomyiasis by Wohlfahrtia magnifica

J Craniofac Surg. 2009 Nov;20(6):2123-4. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181bec66e.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diptera / classification
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mastoid / parasitology*
  • Mastoid / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Myiasis / parasitology*
  • Myiasis / surgery
  • Myringoplasty
  • Otitis Media with Effusion / parasitology*
  • Otitis Media with Effusion / surgery