Maggot Infestation of the Prolapsed Uterus

Cureus. 2018 Nov 6;10(11):e3554. doi: 10.7759/cureus.3554.

Abstract

Myiasis of the genital organ is a rare clinical entity. It is a very disturbing condition that is linked to poor hygiene and sanitary conditions. Here, we report a case of a 62-year-old postmenopausal female who presented with the complaint of a mass coming out of the vaginal orifice for 10 years. Recently, for the last five months, the mass had become irreducible, ulcerated, and infested with maggots. A vaginal hysterectomy was performed, which provided immediate relief to the patient.

Keywords: cervix; hygiene; hysterectomy; maggot; myiasis; pelvic organ; prolapsed uterus; uterus.

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  • Case Reports