Cutaneous Myiasis in a Malignant Wound of the Head and Neck Region

BAYINDIR T., CICEK M. T., ATAMBAY M., KIZILAY A.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.23, no.1, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0b013e31824207d3
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Myiasis, head and neck cancer, Wohlfahrtia magnifica
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.