Furcuncular Myiasis of the Scalp Caused by <i>Chrysomya bezziana</i>

We report a rare case of furuncular myiasis in a 7-year-old boy presenting with a discharging nodule over the scalp. The report details the clinical presentation, examination findings, and dermoscopic features of furuncular myiasis. To the best of our knowledge, Chrysomya bezziana has never been reported to cause furuncular myiasis. In vivo and ex vivo dermoscopy features help in diagnosis by obviating the need for microscopy.

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Pediatric Dermatology
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2024-11-03
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https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.15794
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Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
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Furcuncular Myiasis of the Scalp Caused by Chrysomya bezziana

Vishal Gaurav, Shukla Das, Mehul Tyagi, Deepika Pandhi
Pediatric Dermatology
Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
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Furcuncular Myiasis of the Scalp Caused by Chrysomya bezziana

Vishal Gaurav, Shukla Das, Mehul Tyagi, Deepika Pandhi
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We report a rare case of furuncular myiasis in a 7-year-old boy presenting with a discharging nodule over the scalp. The report details the clinical presentation, examination findings, and dermoscopic features of furuncular myiasis. To the best of our knowledge, Chrysomya bezziana has never been reported to cause furuncular myiasis. In vivo and ex vivo dermoscopy features help in diagnosis by obviating the need for microscopy.

Pediatric DermatologyVol. 42(2)
University College of Medical Sciences (IN), Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital (IN), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 86%
Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
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