Abstract
PURPOSE: To demonstrate a case of palpebral myiasis caused by Dermatobia hominis in a Dane traveling in the Brazilian rain forest.
METHODS: Surgical removal and histological examination.
RESULTS: Within three weeks after returning from the Brazilian rain forest, the patient developed a localized swelling of the left upper eyelid and follicular conjunctivitis. A funnel containing a larva was found between the cilia. The larva was excised together with surrounding inflammatory tissue. The clinical findings as well as zoological and pathological examinations indicated a case of palpebral myiasis caused by Dermatobia hominis. The larva was removed in its third stage four weeks from symptom debut.
CONCLUSIONS: Infestation with Dermatobia hominis should be suspected when itching and red swelling of the lid are present in patients who have been to Central and South America.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica |
Vol/bind | 78 |
Udgave nummer | 4 |
Sider (fra-til) | 487-9 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 1395-3907 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - aug. 2000 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |