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Nasal myiasis: Review of 10 years experience

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

H. Sharma ,
D. Dayal  and
S. P. Agrawal
H. Sharma
Affiliation:
(Lucknow, India)
D. Dayal*
Affiliation:
(Lucknow, India)
S. P. Agrawal
Affiliation:
(Lucknow, India)
*
Dr. D. Dayal, M.S., Professor and Head of Department of ENT, K.G.'s Medical College, Lucknow (U.P.), India.
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Abstract

Nasal myiasis is a manifestation of the nasal cavities by larvae of the fly of genus Chrysomia. It is prevalent in tropical countries. Atrophic rhinitis is the most commonest predisposing factor for this condition. The maggots can cause extensive erosion of the nose, face and intra-cranial structures occasionally causing meningitis and death. Conservative management by packing the nose with a chloroform and turpentine (1:4) mixture followed by manual removal of the dead maggots is an effective method. Recurrence is known but partial closure of both nostrils to improve the condition of nasal mucosa is the important part of management.

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 5 , May 1989 , pp. 489 - 491
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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