Gupta, Munesh kKatiyar, Vivek KSharma, Poojakumar, RajeshBhartiya, Satyanam KumarTilak, Ragini2025-02-282025-02-28202215347346https://dl.bhu.ac.in/ir/handle/123456789/64264Primary 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.A. elegansamphotericin BhyperglycemiapancreasectomyposaconazoletraumaFatal Cutaneous Mucormycosis Caused by Apophysomyces elegans: A Case Report and Review of LiteratureArticlehttps://doi.org/10.1177/15347346221103387