Management Of Middle Ear and Mastoid Cavity Myiasis: Case Report and Literature Review

Dalgic M

Published on: 2025-12-16

Abstract

Middle ear and mastoid cavity myiasis is a rare parasitic infestation characterized by the invasion of the middle ear by fly larvae. Although myiasis more commonly affects the external ear, involvement of the middle ear can lead to severe complications, including tympanic membrane perforation, bone destruction, hearing loss, and, intratemporal and intracranial extensions [1]. This infestation is most frequently observed in individuals with poor hygiene, low socioeconomic status, discharging ear due to chronic otitis media, or underlying medical or mental disabilities, but cases have also been reported in otherwise healthy individuals and neonates [2].