# Nasal Myiasis in a Female with Christ—Siemens—Touraine Syndrome: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A 52-year-old woman with a rare genetic disorder experienced a rare nasal infection and was treated without surgery.

## Contribution

This case report highlights the rare occurrence of nasal myiasis in a female with Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome.

## Key findings

- Nasal myiasis and atrophic rhinitis are uncommon features of Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome.
- Conservative management was effective for treating the patient's condition.
- The case emphasizes the need for awareness of rare complications in ectodermal dysplasia.

## Abstract

Ectodermal dysplasia is a rare disease that belongs to a diverse group of inherited monogenic disorders involving defects in one or more ectodermally or mesodermally derived tissues. Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, also known as Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome is a type of ectodermal dysplasia characterized by a triad of anhidrosis, dysodontia, and hypotrichiasis. The most prevalent method of transmission is X-linked recessive, manifesting fully in men and only partially in female carrier heterozygotes. Atrophic rhinitis and nasal myiasis are rare characteristics of this condition. We hereby report a case of a 52-year-old female with atrophic rhinitis and nasal myiasis who was managed conservatively.