A rare case of mucormycosis in a diabetic patient: diagnostic challenges and clinical management of mucormycosis hand infection

Mucormycosis hand infection in poorly controlled diabetic presented as rapidly progressive swelling, redness, pain, and necrosis unresponsive to antibiotics. Prompt diagnosis and aggressive surgery, antifungals, and diabetes management were critical, highlighting the need for early recognition and t...

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Published in:Case reports in plastic surgery & hand surgery 2024, Vol.11 (1), p.2333879-2333879
Main Authors: Mortada, Hatan, Albrahim, Razan, Alrobaiea, Saad, Ahmad, Moinuddin, Abdelraheem, Elfayad Hamad A, Hakami, Muath
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Mucormycosis hand infection in poorly controlled diabetic presented as rapidly progressive swelling, redness, pain, and necrosis unresponsive to antibiotics. Prompt diagnosis and aggressive surgery, antifungals, and diabetes management were critical, highlighting the need for early recognition and treatment of mucormycosis in diabetics.
ISSN:2332-0885
2332-0885
DOI:10.1080/23320885.2024.2333879