[Salivary myasis (author's transl)].

Myasis is due to parasitic infestation of the human body by the larvae of brachycere diptera commonly known as maggots. The particular case is described on an anecdotal basis, since the practising ENT specialist may bear the diagnosis in mind, in particular if the patient comes from an area of proximity to a breeding establishment. The interest of the present publication thus lies in the need to bear the diagnosis in mind, since the key is essentially a request for a serological examination. Treatment consists of simple and careful surgical removal of the lesions. The best treatment is prophylactic, by destruction of the insect by organic phosphorous insecticides on the skin of animals.