PROLONGED PATCHING AN UNCOMMON CAUSE FOR ORBITAL MYIASIS
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
PRESENTATION OF CASE A case of orbital myiasis in a 68-year-old lady with complete ocular destruction without co-existing systemic disorder, immune compromise or malignancy is reported. Detailed history revealed prolonged patching of the same eye to subvert lagophthalmos as the precipitating factor. Spontaneous healing & satisfactory cosmesis were observed following maggot removal, debridement, antisepsis & oral Ivermectin.
Authors and Affiliations
Vaibhav Yadav, Yusuf Rizvi, Mohtasham Tauheed, Atul Thadani
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