Unusual Cause of Unilateral Epistaxis: Nasal Leech Infestation

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Anand Ghimire, A Acharya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nepal Medical Association 2013-03-01
Series:Journal of Nepal Medical Association
Online Access:http://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/219