Logo image
Sign in
Primary cutaneous mucormycosis
Journal article   Peer reviewed

Primary cutaneous mucormycosis

Mariah Johnson, Ramin Fathi and Theodore Alkousakis
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Vol.14(8)
2015

Abstract

amphotericin B lipid complex cefepime dexamethasone hemoglobin levofloxacin metronidazole posaconazole vancomycin acute myeloblastic leukemia adult Article bacterium culture Bacteroides fragilis bandages and dressings cachexia case report Citrobacter debridement drug dose reduction drug substitution drug withdrawal fungus hyphae histopathology human human tissue intravenous catheter leukocyte count male mucormycosis physical examination primary cutaneous mucormycosis Pseudomonas punch biopsy Staphylococcus epidermidis thrombocyte count
We present the case of a 36-year-old neutropenic man with acute myelogenous leukemia who presented for evaluation of a rapidly expanding necrotic eschar after adhesive placement. Histopathology revealed infection with primary cutaneous mucormycosis. Our case reviews the presentation and management of this condition as well highlights an uncommon cause in the hospital that can lead to this dangerous infection. Copyright © 2015 Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.

Metrics

1 Record Views

Details

Logo image