Uterovaginal prolapse with myiasis: a case report

Ananthi Kasinathan, N. Fatima Shanthini

Abstract


Myiasis is the infestation of the tissues of vertebrate animals by the larvae of flies. Genital myiasis is a rare condition, as it commonly presents as mucocutaneous form. We present a case of 80 year old lady with third degree uterovaginal prolapse and maggot infestation of an ulcer over the posterior aspect of the prolapse.


Keywords


Myiasis, Postmenopausal, Uterovaginal prolapse

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