Primary subcutaneous mucormycosis (Zygomycosis) - A case report

A case of mycormycosis presenting primarily as a subcutaneous mass of the l eft leg in an immunocompetent individual is described. The mass that was di agnosed initially as a non-specific foreign body granulomatous process recu rred a year later. Histopathological examination of the primary and recurre nt lesions revealed partly degenerated hyphae associated with acute necroti zing and chronic granulomatous inflammation. Histomorphological features of primary subcutaneous mucormycosis without predisposing factors have not be en previously reported.