Aural Myiasis, a Rare Cause of Earache
Author
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Myiasis of the ear is an infestation of the ear by maggots (the larval stage of flies).
In the literature, there are only few cases reported about aural myiasis.
It is more common to occur in tropical regions, where humidity and warm weather provide a good environment for this infestation.
In this paper, a 12-year-old boy is reported to have unilateral earache for 3-day duration.
Examination of the painful ear showed a tympanic membrane perforation with larvae (maggots) in the middle ear.
They were removed by using a forceps and gentle irrigation of ear to expel any remnant.
Further management included assessment of hearing, computed tomography (CT) scan, and outpatient follow-up.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Al Jabr, Ibrahim. 2015. Aural Myiasis, a Rare Cause of Earache. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059599
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Al Jabr, Ibrahim. Aural Myiasis, a Rare Cause of Earache. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059599
American Medical Association (AMA)
Al Jabr, Ibrahim. Aural Myiasis, a Rare Cause of Earache. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059599
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059599