Wound myiasis: the role of entodermoscopy

An Bras Dermatol. 2018 Sep-Oct;93(5):746-748. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20188043.

Abstract

Although wound or traumatic myiasis is common in tropical countries, only recently cases associated with underlying dermatoses, such as seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis, have been reported. We describe a patient with seborrheic dermatitis and an ulcerated lesion on the scalp, in which the dermatological examination with the aid of dermoscopy allowed the identification of larvae (maggots) compatible with infestation by Cochliomyia hominivorax. Treatment was performed with oral and topical ivermectin, followed by manual extraction of the larvae.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Dermatitis, Seborrheic / complications*
  • Dermatitis, Seborrheic / pathology
  • Dermoscopy*
  • Humans
  • Larva* / growth & development
  • Male
  • Medical Illustration
  • Scalp / parasitology
  • Scalp / pathology
  • Scalp Dermatoses / complications*
  • Scalp Dermatoses / pathology
  • Screw Worm Infection / diagnostic imaging*
  • Screw Worm Infection / parasitology