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ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869, CODEN: IJARPF

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Vol. 8, Issue 2, Part C (2022)

Myiasis by Dermatobia hominis larvae in a post-menopausal patient having ulcerative vulvar carcinoma

Myiasis by Dermatobia hominis larvae in a post-menopausal patient having ulcerative vulvar carcinoma

Author(s)
Anjali Beelwal, Richa Agrawal, Eshank Gupta, Pooja Nareda, Vishakha Asopa and Dr. Prabhu Prakash
Abstract
68 years old, post-menopausal, multiparous, female having carcinoma of vulva extending up to urethra. She was having foul smelling blood stained discharge with poor personal hygiene was referred from a primary health centre. On examination there was large necrotic cauliflower like growth at labia majora and large number of larva of Dermatobia hominis were crawling in necrotic tissue.Larvae were removed followed by cleansing of the affected area and a course of antibiotics was given. Patient was referred to Oncology Deptt. for further management of vulvar malignancy.
Pages: 157-160  |  638 Views  268 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Anjali Beelwal, Richa Agrawal, Eshank Gupta, Pooja Nareda, Vishakha Asopa, Dr. Prabhu Prakash. Myiasis by Dermatobia hominis larvae in a post-menopausal patient having ulcerative vulvar carcinoma. Int J Appl Res 2022;8(2):157-160. DOI: 10.22271/allresearch.2022.v8.i2c.9401
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