Rare case of primary cutaneous mucormycosis of the hand caused by Rhizopus microsporus in an immunocompetent patient.

BACKGROUND

Primary cutaneous mucormycosis is a very uncommon manifestation occurring most often in diabetics or following trauma.

METHODS AND

RESULTS

We herein present a case of primary cutaneous mucormycosis of the hand caused by Rhizopus microsporus in an immunocompetent patient.

CONCLUSION

This is the second such reported case in the literature.