A RARE CASE OF NASAL MYIASIS IN THE PRESENCE OF A RHINOLITH
Issue:
11
Year:
2015
The paper describes a rare case of nasal myiasis occurring in the presence of a rhinolith. It presents the specific features of its clinical presentation and surgical treatment.
Keywords:
nasal myiasis
rhinolith
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