Diagnosis of Ophthalmomyiasis Externa by Dermatoscopy

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Journal Dermatol Pract Concept

Specialty Dermatology

Date 2014 Nov 15

PMID 25396095

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Authors

Sody A Naimer

Kosta Y Mumcuoglu

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Abstract

Ophthalmomyiasis in humans caused by the larvae of the sheep nasal botfly (Oestrus ovis) and is a rare phenomenon in Israel. We describe the utilization of the dermatoscope as a diagnostic tool for the facilitation of early diagnosis of conjunctivitis due to the infestation of the eyes by the sheep nasal botfly in two patients. After the physical removal of the larvae with the help of a cotton swab applicator under a slit lamp examination and the topical use of antibiotics, the clinical symptoms improved within 1-2 days. Undoubtedly the dermatoscope played a crucial role leading to the definitive diagnosis and immediate therapeutic intervention.

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