Myiasis of the Mastoid Cavity: Case Report
Mastoid cavity myiasis is a rare but important differential diagnosis. While otomyiasis mainly occurs in tropical regions, it is a diagnosis in patients with a history of radical mastoidectomy presenting with otalgia or otorrhea, particularly in those with diabetes or poor hygiene. Prompt mechanical removal of larvae combined with antiseptic irrigation and systemic antibiotics is an effective and sufficient treatment, typically preventing recurrence or complications.
Authors
- Sven Beckmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4305-2658)
- Georgios Mantokoudis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2268-7811)
- Samuel Tschopp (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5666-2092)
- Danilo Esaltato
- Hannes Hefty
Institutions
- University of Bern (CH)
- University Hospital of Bern (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71671
- Primary Topic
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern