ArticleEuropean journal of case reports in internal medicine2023
Cutaneous Mucormycosis in a Young Immunocompetent Trauma Patient: A Case Report.
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Introduction: Mucormycosis, a rare and life-threatening infection, is caused by microorganisms of the Discussion/Results: We report the case of a 26-year-old immunocompetent woman, presenting with cutaneous mucormycosis after suffering blunt force trauma. This rare occurrence of mucormycosis in an immunocompetent patient reinforces the importance of elevated clinical suspicion and early initiation of adequate surgical and antifungal treatment. Conclusion: Mucormycosis is a challenging condition with potentially devastating consequences. Timely diagnosis and appropriate management are vital to mitigate the morbidity and mortality associated with this condition. LEARNING POINTS: Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare life-threatening infection that affects mainly immunocompromised patients.Certain circumstances warrant a high index of clinical suspicion in immunocompetent patients, and indicate histopathological examination.Treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach with aggressive surgical debridement, antifungal therapy, and elimination of risk factors.
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