Rare Occurrence of Posttraumatic Cutaneous Mucormycosis After a Superficial Abrasion: A Report of 2 Cases.
Nandakumar SanjanaAgraharam DevendraZackariya Mohamed JafarullahSanjai RamkumarJayaramaraju DheenadhayalanShanmuganathan RajasekaranPublished in: JBJS case connector (2023)
Although there are few case reports of posttraumatic cutaneous mucormycosis, there is no single report describing its occurrence after a superficial abrasion. Cutaneous mucormycosis can be fatal if not identified early and treated aggressively. A high index of suspicion, timely diagnosis, and repeated debridement with antifungal therapy provided good functional outcomes in both patients.