Mastoid Cavity Myiasis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

OBJECTIVE: We report a case study of mastoid cavity aural myiasis in an urban developed setting and review the relevant literature. DATA SOURCE: Retrospective case report and review of the English literature via PubMed. DATA SELECTION: English-language articles concerning aural myiasis and mastoid cavity myiasis were included. DATA EXTRACTION: Two previous case reports of mastoid cavity myiasis were identified and analyzed. CONCLUSION: Neglected mastoid cavity care, low socioeconomic status, poor personal hygiene, homelessness, and chronic suppurative otitis media are likely contributing factors to this uncommon presentation occurring in an urban setting.