Oral myiasis associated with drug induced gingival hyperplasia – a rare case report

Introduction: Myiasis (Greek: myi = fly) refers to infestation of living tissues humans and animals by Dipterous eggs or larvae. Incidence oral myiasis is comparatively lesser than that cutaneous myiasis. We report a rare case anterior maxilla associated with drug induced gingival enlargement. Observation: amlodipine enlargement in sixty-two-year-old male history hypertension, hemiplegia diabetes mellitus. Patient was mouth breather presented poor hygiene. Generalized hyperplasia observed. Multiple maggots were observed the ulcerated areas on maxillary alveolus. The mechanically removed curettage after application turpentine oil. Cleaning debridement wound done. After one month follow-up there complete healing lesion. Maintenance hygiene gingivectomy as indicated planned for this patient. Conclusion: Clinical significance its rarity association typical presence multiple predisposing factors. This provides interesting information about factors, clinical features management could help clinicians diagnosis condition.