Suspect the Unsuspected: An Unusual Case of Primary Cutaneous Mucormycosis at a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion Site. A Case report and Literature review

Abstract

Fungal Infections can have atypical presentation. This makes the diagnosis of fungal infections very challenging and in many cases increases morbidity and in unfortunate cases causes' mortality. Mucormycosis is a rare fungus which can present with wide clinical spectrum and can mislead as other etiologies. This fungus manifests itself mostly in immune compromised hosts. High index of suspicion is needed for accurate diagnosis. Prompt treatment includes combination of surgical debridement and antifungals. Early diagnosis and initiation of appropriate management can significantly decrease morbidity and mortality. Histological diagnosis is the only means of confirming mucormycosis infection. Our case is a typical example of atypical presentation of mucormycosis in an immune compromised patient which resulted in limb amputation