A RARE CASE OF NASAL MYIASIS IN THE PRESENCE OF A RHINOLITH


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Abstract

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.

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Sh. Aliev

Aleksandro-Mariinskaya Clinical Hospital

Astrakhan

V. Shpotin

Aleksandro-Mariinskaya Clinical Hospital

Astrakhan

D. Fernando

Aleksandro-Mariinskaya Clinical Hospital

Email: dinafernando@mail.ru
Candidate of Medical Sciences Astrakhan

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