Successful Treatment by Surgery of a Primary Cutaneous Mucormycosis Caused by Mucor irregularis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11046-017-0219-4
Abstract: We report a case of primary cutaneous mucormycosis caused by Mucor irregularis. A 66-year-old man was presented to our hospital with a history of gradually enlarging plaque on the right leg for about a year.… read more here.
Keywords: caused mucor; mucor irregularis; primary cutaneous; cutaneous mucormycosis ... See more keywords
Cutaneous mucormycosis in a chronic lymphocytic leukemia patient on ibrutinib
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DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01120
Abstract: Highlights • Mucorales known to cause opportunistic infections in immunocompromised hosts.• This is the 2nd reported case of cutaneous mucormycosis in a patient on ibrutinib.• Amphotericin B is typical 1st line therapy.• We report successful… read more here.
Keywords: mucormycosis chronic; mucormycosis; patient ibrutinib; cutaneous mucormycosis ... See more keywords
Post-traumatic cutaneous mucormycosis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01132
Abstract: A 74-year-old man presented with an 8-week history of an asymptomatic, non-healing ulceration on the left forearm. The ulceration occurred after trauma to the forearm against a wooden fence post several weeks before. The patient’s… read more here.
Keywords: post traumatic; mucormycosis; histopathology; traumatic cutaneous ... See more keywords
A rare case of cutaneous mucormycosis in the forearm: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107048
Abstract: Introduction and importance Cutaneous Mucormycosis (CM) is a less frequent type of fungal infection that can present with different skin lesions. Although these lesions appear to be benign and silent, CM rapidly progresses into the… read more here.
Keywords: cutaneous mucormycosis; rare case; mucormycosis forearm; case cutaneous ... See more keywords
Cutaneous Mucormycosis of the Upper Extremity
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003235
Abstract: Abstract Mucormycosis is a devastating fungal infection known for its angioinvasive spread and hematogenous dissemination, quickly resulting in multiorgan involvement and potentially fatal complications. Timely diagnosis is essential to facilitate early, aggressive debridement, yet the… read more here.
Keywords: mucormycosis; upper extremity; mucormycosis upper; cutaneous mucormycosis ... See more keywords
Case series of cutaneous mucormycosis in the setting of Herpesviridae infection
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DOI: 10.1111/bjd.17631
Abstract: Mucormycosis is an aggressive infection caused by an angioinvasive fungus that results in significant human disease. It most commonly manifests as rhinocerebral, pulmonary, and cutaneous infections. Among healthcare-associated mucormycosis, cutaneous manifestations are the most common,… read more here.
Keywords: series cutaneous; mucormycosis; infection; case series ... See more keywords
Paediatric cutaneous mucormycosis: A case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1111/myc.13452
Abstract: Mucormycosis has emerged as an increasingly important fungal disease for immunocompromised children and neonates, with the cutaneous form being one of its most common presentations. read more here.
Keywords: mucormycosis case; cutaneous mucormycosis; case report; mucormycosis ... See more keywords
Cutaneous mucormycosis: an unusual cause of decompensation in a patient with ethanol-related cirrhosis with COVID-19 exposure
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-247399
Abstract: We describe a case of cutaneous mucormycosis in a middle-aged man with ethanol-related chronic liver disease. He presented with symptoms of fever, breathlessness for 10 days and altered mental status for 2 days. On admission, he… read more here.
Keywords: covid; mucormycosis unusual; ethanol related; cutaneous mucormycosis ... See more keywords
Pulmonary and cutaneous mucormycosis in two children with diabetes mellitus type 1
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DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2020-0623
Abstract: Abstract Objectives Mucormycosis is a life-threatening condition that can be present in diabetes mellitus. Although the rhino-orbito-cerebral form is the most common, other types may be developed as well. Case presentation The present study reports… read more here.
Keywords: two children; pulmonary cutaneous; diabetes mellitus; cutaneous mucormycosis ... See more keywords
Photoletter to the editor: Atypical primary cutaneous mucormycosis of the scalp.
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DOI: 10.3315/jdcr.2017.1248
Abstract: Mucormycosis of the scalp is a rare cutaneous presentation of the disease. It is also an unusual infection in children. We present the case of a 4-year-old girl with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, who presented with… read more here.
Keywords: mucormycosis scalp; mucormycosis; photoletter editor; cutaneous mucormycosis ... See more keywords
Global Cutaneous Mucormycosis: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.3390/jof8020194
Abstract: Cutaneous mucormycosis is the third most common clinical type of mucormycosis. The signs and symptoms vary widely, and it is important to make the diagnosis as early as possible in order to achieve a better… read more here.
Keywords: review; global cutaneous; mucormycosis; systematic review ... See more keywords