Publication: Fatal Cutaneous Mucormycosis Caused by Apophysomyces elegans: A Case Report and Review of Literature
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Date
2022
Journal Title
International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds
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Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc.
Abstract
Primary cutaneous mucormycosis is a consequence of environmental Mucorales spores inoculation at the abraded skin. In a diabetic patient, these spores germinate quickly and disseminate hematogenously to the surroundings. Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare but aggressive, invasive, and life-threatening fungal infection. Its presentation is nonspecific, but it rapidly results in necrosis of underneath tissues. Diagnosis can be readily made by KOH wet mount of excise tissue. However, a prompt diagnosis with multidisciplinary management is a prerequisite for a better outcome. We present a case of fatal cutaneous mucormycosis caused by Apophysomyces elegans, in a diabetic patient who succumbed to death despite extensive debridement and antifungal treatment. © The Author(s) 2022.
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Keywords
A. elegans, amphotericin B, hyperglycemia, pancreasectomy, posaconazole, trauma