Myiasis in Ulcerated Breast Carcinoma: First Case Record in Myanmar
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
; : 139-141, 2022.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Myiasis is an infestation of maggot, which is frequently associated with poor personal hygiene and environmental sanitation. A 78-year-old female breast cancer patient visited clinic complaining of irritation, itching, and pain within the ulcerous cancer lesion for 3 weeks. Many maggots were found in the lesion. A total of 30 maggots were removed and identified to be 3rd stage of larvae of metallic fly. This is the first case of wound myiasis in advanced breast carcinoma as a complication of untreated or drug-induced ulcer.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
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English
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The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Year:
2022
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