Authors: Gayathri S Rao Laxmikanth Chatra Shenai K Prashanth
Publish Date: 2010/04/24
Volume: 8, Issue: 4, Pages: 398-400
Abstract
When tissues of the oral cavity are invaded by the parasitic larvae of flies this condition is called oral myiasis Oral myiasis is a rare condition that can be caused by several species of dipteran fly larvae and may be secondary to serious medical conditions We hereby report a rare case of oral myiasis involving the palate in a 58yearold diabetic patient and discuss the management of the same
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