Mastoid Cavity Myiasis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2019

Publication Title

Otology and Neurotology

Volume

40

Issue

6

First page number:

e627

Last page number:

e630

Abstract

Objective: We report a case study of mastoid cavity aural myiasis in an urban developed setting and review the relevant literature. Data Source: Retrospective case report and review of the English literature via PubMed. Data Selection: English-language articles concerning aural myiasis and mastoid cavity myiasis were included. Data Extraction: Two previous case reports of mastoid cavity myiasis were identified and analyzed. Conclusion: Neglected mastoid cavity care, low socioeconomic status, poor personal hygiene, homelessness, and chronic suppurative otitis media are likely contributing factors to this uncommon presentation occurring in an urban setting.

Keywords

Aural myiasis; Larval mastoiditis; Mastoid cavity; Socioeconomic determinants of health

Disciplines

Medicine and Health | Otolaryngology | Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases

Language

English

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