A Case Report of Mucormycosis with Palatal Ulcer: A Rare Clinical Dilemma

Mucormycosis represents a group of life-threatening infections caused by fungi of the order mucorales of subphylum mucormycotina (formely known as the class zygomycetes). It is highly invasive and progressive disease resulting in higher rates of morbidity and mortality. Newer therapies have declined the rates of mortality. Early initiation of therapy often before confirmation of the diagnosis is necessary to optimize outcomes. Here, we report a case of mucormycosis with palatal ulcer in a 63-year male patient, which is a rare anatomic site for the occurrence of mucormycosis or is a rare clinical presentation. The patient was successfully treated with surgical debridement and amphotericin B.