Unmasking the Deadly Fungus: A Case Report of Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis in a Diabetic Patient With Unusual Presentation

Abstract

Mucormycosis (zygomycosis) is a rare, rapidly progressive fungal infection that is opportunistic and usually affects immunocompromised individuals, most commonly patients with diabetes mellitus. It is a fatal infection that requires high clinical suspicion and early disease identification. The global burden of mucormycosis is unknown as it is a rare disease. However, the burden of mucormycosis is increasing worldwide, with the emergence of new risk factors and causative agents. In the Saudi population, the discovered cases and the overall prevalence were low. Herein, we present a case of mucormycosis infection aiming to illustrate the clinical characteristics and the management strategy, besides adding another case to the literature.