Oral myiasis of maxilla (palatal gingiva)

Vasanthakumar, V; Varalakshmi, Parasuraman R; Vanmathi, Ramya

doi:10.4103/ccd.ccd_49_20

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“…Other cases were treated with ivermectin 6 mg in early stages and the dose was repeated after 24 h, but they showed controversial results 13 . Although ivermectin may be neurotoxic due to possible interactions with other drugs, it remains the drug of choice, as its beneficial effect on the patient is more important than its non-use 13 .…”

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Treatment of oral myiasis in a patient with implant-supported fixed prosthesis

Sangalette

Bortoloto

Pavoni

et al. 2023

Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo

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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) and topical application of a tampon soaked in ether. The larvae were then surgically removed and debridement of the wound was performed. A crushed tablet of ivermectin 6 mg was applied topically for 2 days, the remaining larvae were again mechanically removed, and the patient received intravenous antimicrobial therapy. Treatment with systemic and topical ivermectin combined with antibiotic therapy and debridement proved to be effective in treating oral myiasis.

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confidence: 99%

Treatment of oral myiasis in a patient with implant-supported fixed prosthesis

Sangalette

Bortoloto

Pavoni

et al. 2023

Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo

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Myiasis on the tongue of a patient hospitalized in a psychiatric ward: A case report with a focus on diagnosis and clinical management

Cámara

Medeiros

Barros

et al. 2023

Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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A rare case of residual root myiasis caused by Clogmia albipunctata larvae (Diptera: Psychodidae)

Chen

Liu

et al. 2022

BMC Infect Dis

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Background Dental injury caused by caries and trauma is the main cause of residual roots. Food trapped in the residual roots is difficult to clean. If the residual roots are not treated and cared for in time, flies can take advantage as soon as hygiene slips. Here, we present a rare case of human residual root myiasis caused by Clogmia albipunctata larvae, never previously reported. Case presentation A 26-year-old lady found two active, living larvae in her mouth while brushing her teeth. She did not present with fever, pain and any uncomfortable oral feeling. The intraoral examination revealed the right second mandibular molar was severely damaged as a result of caries, leaving a residual tooth root. The mucosa above it was mildly erythematous and edematous. No larvae and no inflamed gums were observed in her mouth. When normal saline was used to flush the area of the residual root with a syringe, four larvae appeared from the residual root. The larvae were observed by naked eye and under a light microscope. They were identified as the mature stage larvae of Clogmia albipunctata. Because the patient was in lactation, medication was not recommended. Treatment included the removal of all visible larvae followed by flushing the residual root with normal saline three times a day. The patient was followed-up weekly for one month. No more larvae were found and the erythematous and edematous mucosa healed completely. Conclusions The existence of a residual root can result in residual root myiasis. Myiasis caused by Clogmia albipunctata larvae or other fly larvae should be considered in cases of residual root infection.

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Oral myiasis of maxilla (palatal gingiva)

Cited by 4 publications

References 6 publications

Treatment of oral myiasis in a patient with implant-supported fixed prosthesis

Treatment of oral myiasis in a patient with implant-supported fixed prosthesis

Myiasis on the tongue of a patient hospitalized in a psychiatric ward: A case report with a focus on diagnosis and clinical management

A rare case of residual root myiasis caused by Clogmia albipunctata larvae (Diptera: Psychodidae)

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