Oral myiasis by Chrysomya Bezziana a bizarre sequel of self inflicting injury. Issue 1 (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Girish, M.S.; Indira, M.D.; Anoop, N.K.; Deshmukh, Seema; Shylaja, K.C.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dental journal. Volume 31:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 108
• Page End: 111
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: Chrysomya bezziana -- Neurodevelopment disorder -- Self injury -- Oral myiasis; Pedodontics -- Periodicals; Pediatric Dentistry -- Abstracts; Pediatric Dentistry -- Periodicals; 617.645005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.pdj.2020.12.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0917-2394

Abstract

Abstract: Self-inflicting injuries are common among special children. One of the complications is Oral Myiasis. 11 yr old spastic female reported with pain and swelling in palatal region due to trauma from wooden stick. Oral examination revealed, an ulcerated lesion measuring about 2 cm × 1 cm in relation to 11 and 12. 4 live maggots were removed from the ulcerated wound which after entomological examination was reported as Chrysomya Bezziana. Uniqueness of the case: This case describes a non-invasive management of Oral myiasis in a special child with poor socioeconomic condition which demanded out-patient care which was clinically effective and affordable.