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Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia presenting as nasal myiasis

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An interesting case of anhidrotic Ectoderml Dysplasia (A.E.D.) which came with epistaxix, headache and maggots in nose is presented. Histopathology of forearm shin, scalp and Exercise test helped to confirm the diagnosis, AED is an X-linked recessive condition and has no cure but symptomatic treatment along with heat protection and protection of eyes especially in summer season has a role to play in the management of these cases.

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  1. Dept. of Otolaryngology, S.R.T.R. Medical College & Hospital, 431517, Dist. Beed, Ambajogai

    Sunil D. Deshmukh & Ashok D. Shinde

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Deshmukh, S.D., Shinde, A.D. Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia presenting as nasal myiasis. IJO & HNS 46, 197–198 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03048573

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