An Unwelcome Subcutaneous Guest

A patient develops a painful, inflamed nodule. The diagnosis is revealed when a Botfly larva emerges. Learn the key features and treatment of this skin infestation.

Furuncular myiasis


What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Cutaneous leishmaniasis
Cutaneous larva migrans
Epidermoid cyst
Furuncular myiasis
Tungiasis

Botfly, Dermatobia hominis, Furuncular myiasis, Parasitic Infestation, Tropical Medicine

Leave a Comment