Cerebral myiasis

An 85-year-old patient was admitted to the emergency room septic with fetid odor in the right orbit, where enucleation of the right eye had been performed 8 years prior. Physical inspection noted the presence of larvae within the right orbit. After a CT scan (figure 1), the patient underwent surgical treatment (figure 2). Intraoperative cultures revealed encephalitis caused by myiasis. The patient died due to complications caused by sepsis 2 weeks after the procedure.

Source: Neurology - January 26, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Holanda, L. F., Pereira, B. J. A., de Holanda, C. V. M., de Oliveira, J. G. Tags: CT, Parasitic infections, Coma, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Critical care NEUROIMAGES Source Type: research