Myiase scrotale chez l’enfant : à propos d’un cas

We present observations of a 4-year-old child, who was received for an inflammatory and pruritic scrotal swelling that had been evolving for 7 days. The physical examination found a scrotal mass centered by a whitish opening evoking a fistulized abscess or a furunculoide lesion. The bidigittal compression of the tumefaction had allowed the extraction of a maggot with the help of forceps leaving an 8 mm wound in place. The review parasitologist had concluded to a larva of anthropophaga cordylobia. The patient had received anti-inflammatory and antibiotic treatments associated with local care. This trend was favorable after a two-week decline. We will study the epidemiological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of this condition so rare in children simulating a furunculoide lesion or parietal abscess.
Source: African Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research