Unusual Cause of Unilateral Epistaxis: Nasal Leech Infestation

Authors

  • Anand Ghimire Department of Otolaryngology & Head-Neck Surgery, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • A Acharya Department of Microbiology, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.219

Abstract

Common causes for unilateral nasal bleeding in adults are benign or malignant tumors and deviated
nasal septum. Here we present two cases of recurrent unilateral nasal bleeding due to leech infestation.
Though it is not a common cause for nasal bleeding, a clinician should suspect leech infestation for a
recurrent nasal bleeding specially in tropical countries like Nepal.
Key words: leech infestation, nasal bleeding, unilateral

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How to Cite

Ghimire, A., & Acharya, A. (2013). Unusual Cause of Unilateral Epistaxis: Nasal Leech Infestation. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 47(169). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.219

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 169 (2008)

Section

Case Reports

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