Demaj D, Jorgaqi E, Zikaj G, Jafferany M. Furuncular myiasis of the scalp associated with pigmented basal cell carcinoma: First case diagnosed in Albania.
Dermatol Ther 2019;
33:e13198. [PMID:
31846186 DOI:
10.1111/dth.13198]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Revised: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 12/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
We are reporting a case of myiasis associated with pigmented basal cell carcinoma. This is the first reported case from Albania and Balkan peninsula. Correct diagnosis and prompt treatment may prevent a disastrous and destructive course of the disease and may lead to improved quality of life.
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