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Case Report

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

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Article: 2333879 | Received 27 Dec 2023, Accepted 17 Mar 2024, Published online: 31 Mar 2024

Figures & data

Figure 1. Wet gangrene of the little and ring fingers on initial presentation, with diffuse swelling reaching the palm. (A) Dorsal. (B) Volar.

Figure 1. Wet gangrene of the little and ring fingers on initial presentation, with diffuse swelling reaching the palm. (A) Dorsal. (B) Volar.

Figure 2. First day after ray amputation of the ring and little fingers. Persistent swelling and erythema involving the middle finger with no improvement of palm swelling and erythema on antibiotics.

Figure 2. First day after ray amputation of the ring and little fingers. Persistent swelling and erythema involving the middle finger with no improvement of palm swelling and erythema on antibiotics.

Figure 3. Ten days after middle finger amputation, prior to discharge. Marked improvement of swelling and erythema in the palm is seen after starting antifungal therapy.

Figure 3. Ten days after middle finger amputation, prior to discharge. Marked improvement of swelling and erythema in the palm is seen after starting antifungal therapy.