Abstract:Oral myiasis is a rare parasitic disease that requires immediate treatment once
diagnosed. However, no standard treatment protocol can be found in the
literature. Through a clinical-surgical report, we present the case of an
82-year-old man with lesions extending through the vestibule and alveolar ridge
of the maxilla on both sides, in addition to occupying a large part of the
palate, with a considerable number of larvae. The patient was initially treated
with a single dose of systemic ivermectin (6 mg orally)… Show more
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