This week's interesting case was donated by Race Rucki and Jason Shearer from the University of Vermont. The patient had recently returned from Belize and found this 'souvenir' in his neck. What is your diagnosis?
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Please note that all opinions expressed here are mine and not my employer. Information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. I do not accept medical consults from patients.
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3 comments:
For sure this is a case of myasis. The coarse dark spines on the front and finer on the posterior, together with faint spiracles appear to fit Dermatobia hominis.
Florida Fan
How do I upload something for an ID?
Suspected Dermatobia hominis. /Patrik
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