Author/Authors :
AKYUZ, Cebrail Kartal Kosuyolu Training and Research Hospital - Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Turkey , YASAR, Necdet Fatih Kartal Kosuyolu Training and Research Hospital - Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Turkey , UZUN, Orhan Kartal Kosuyolu Training and Research Hospital - Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Turkey , POLAT, Erdal Kartal Kosuyolu Training and Research Hospital - Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Turkey
Abstract :
We report a case of a oropharyngeal leech infestation due to poor water supplies and sanitation, which may be presented with sore throat, dysphagia and hemoptisis and discussed treatment options. In our case, the leech was removed under general anesthesia. Even though oropharyngeal leech infestation is very rare, it may occur after drinking contaminated water. Leeches should be in the differential diagnosis for patients with oropharengeal masses in developing countries.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Leech , Oropharynx , Hemoptysis , Dysphagia.
