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, cilt.23, sa.1, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 23 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/scs.0b013e31824207d3
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Myiasis, head and neck cancer, Wohlfahrtia magnifica
  • İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.