Center for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Baran.variji@yahoo.com
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Introduction: Foot ulcers which can result in physical and psychological casualties are commonly observed in diabetes mellitus. On time diagnosis and appropriate management can prevent undesirable events. We report a patient with diabetic ulcer and myiasis.
Case Report: A 70 year old man came to our wound clinic with bilateral plantar ulcers. Many larvae were seen in gangrenous tissue of the ulcer.
Conclusion: Prompt care and considering all factors effective in wound progression leads to prevention of disabilities in diabetic patients.
Type of Study:
case report |
Subject:
Special Received: 2018/06/18 | Accepted: 2018/06/18 | Published: 2018/06/18