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CASE REPORT
Leech Infestation of the Nasopharynx;
A Rare Cause of Epistaxis and Hemorrhage
1
Van İpekyolu Public Hospital, Department
of Otolariyngology, Van, Turkey
2
Gaziosmanpaşa University, Medical Faculty,
Department of Otolariyngology, Tokat, Turkey
3
Van Education and Research Hospital, Department
of Pediatric Surgery, Van, Turkey
4
Van Women Maternity and Children's Hospital,
Department of Pediatric Diseases,
Van, Turkey
Publication date: 2011-04-11
Eur J Gen Med 2011;8(2):141-143
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ABSTRACT
In this case report we present a live leech in the nasopharynx of a 14
years old male that caused symptoms of oral hemorrhage and epistaxis.
Habitual drinking of water from spring appeared to cause leech
infestation. The leech was removed endoscopically after 4% pantocain
and oxmetazolin application. Leech infestation must be kept in mind
in the differential diagnosis of unusual respiratory distress, epistaxis,
oral hemorrhage and hemoptysis especially on those who are living in
rural areas where drinking water from springs is a habit.
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