Myiasis of the ear as a rare cause of otorrhea

Czech version

Authors: I. Kalivoda; J. Syrovátka; K. Zogatová
Authors‘ workplace: Oddělení ORL a chirurgie hlavy a krku, Nemocnice AGEL Nový Jičín a. s.
Published in: Otorinolaryngol Foniatr, 72, 2023, No. 1, pp. 39-42.
Category: Case Reports
doi: https://doi.org/10.48095/ccorl202339

Overview

Myiasis – infestation of tissues by fly maggots is a relatively rare disease in our country, rarer still is a solitary affliction of the ear. The case we report is of a patient who was diagnosed with and treated for ear myiasis. Ear myiasis should be included in the differential diagnosis of otorrhea, especially in patients with low socioeconomic status.

Keywords:

otalgia – myiasis of the ear – otomyiasis – otorrhea – maggots – poor hygiene

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