A Rare Case of Cutaneous Mucormycosis by Syncephalastrum Species in a Patient With Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Key Points

• To report a rare case of cutaneous mucormycosis caused by Syncephalastrum in a diabetic patient and review relevant literature.
• Case report of a patient with cutaneous mucormycosis
• Histopathological and microbiological investigations conducted
• Antifungal therapy and surgical intervention provided
• Identification of Syncephalastrum as the causative agent
• Emphasis on the importance of timely treatment
• Discussion on the risk of complications and amputations if untreated