Unusual presentation of cutaneous myiasis in the knee: case report.

Autor: Dahduli, Omar S, Aldeghaither, Sarah A, Alhossan, Abdullah M
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Zdroj: Journal of Surgical Case Reports; Jun2024, Vol. 2024 Issue 6, p1-3, 3p
Abstrakt: Myiasis is infestation of live human tissue by larva. It usually involves immunocompromised people or people living in unsanitary conditions. The cutaneous myiasis is most common type and can enter the skin with a pre-existing wound. Herein we present a case of an 18-year-old girl known case of Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa with cutaneous myiasis affecting the knee managed surgically with full recovery. Such case has not reported previously in the literature, and detailed management plan is described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index
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