Oral myiasis: A known case of scar epilepsy in a 45‐year‐old

Abstract

KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE: Oral myiasis (OM) is brought on by parasitic larvae that consume both living and dead tissue. Our study aims to present the possible circumstances under which people suffer from this deteriorating condition in juxtaposition to scar epilepsy. ABSTRACT: A uncommon disease known as oral myiasis (OM) is brought on by parasitic larvae that consume both living and dead tissue. OM cases in humans are scarce, although most of those reported come from developing nations or tropical regions. This case report describes a rare larvae infestation in the oral cavity of a 45-year-old woman who had previously undergone a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt procedure, convulsions, and fever. The patient presented with episodic grand-mal seizures accompanied by fever for 2 days. She is a known case of scar epilepsy and underwent VP shunting due to hydrocephalus post-meningoencephalitis 16 years ago. The patient subsequently underwent symptomatic treatment and was later diagnosed with OM during her management. Histopathology of the biopsy following wound debridement revealed invasive fungal growth causing necrosis and erosion of the buccal mucosa and palate with no evidence of malignancy. The presentation of OM is an infrequent and exclusively rare entity. Our study aims to present the possible circumstances under which people suffer from this deteriorating condition in juxtaposition to scar epilepsy. This case report highlights the significance of prompt medicinal intervention and debridement coupled with preventative measures undertaken for a better prognosis and longevity.