Myiasis of Middle Ear and Eustachian Tube in a Neglected Child: Case Report

Authors: Mohammed T*, Islam MA, Islam MA, Lutfur Rahman ASM, Chowdhury NH, Arefin MK, Milki FU and Islam MS

DOI: 10.23880/ooaj-16000203

Volume 5, Issue 2

Abstract

Aural myiasis is the infestation of the ear by larvae of flies. Commonly occurs in infected foul smelling wounds. Though common in animals, humans can become infected by close contact with animals or by directly by the female flies. Among the risk factors poor personal hygiene, poor socio-economic status, unconsciousness patients, neglected children’s are common. Possible earliest removal is must. Aural miyasis is rare, only few cases have been reported so far. Here we present a 10 year child who is a diagnosed case of cerebral palsy presented with per aural bleeding. Endoscopic removal was done under general anesthesia in a secondary care hospital.

Keywords: Miyasis; Middle ear; Eustachian tube

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