Self‐resolving superficial primary cutaneous mucormycosis in a 7‐week‐old infant. Issue 4 (30th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jones, Milissa U.; Flores, Michelle S.; Vereen, Rasheda J.; Szabo, Sabrina R.; Logemann, Nicholas F.; Eberly, Matthew D.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 35:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: e248
• Page End: e250
• Publication Date: 2018-05-30
• Subjects: adhesive -- cutaneous -- infant -- mucormycosis -- rash -- Rhizopus; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.13531
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: A 7‐week‐old girl, born at 30 weeks' gestational age, presented to clinic for evaluation of a crop of vesicular lesions that were noted after removal of a bandage that had been in place for 4 days. A punch biopsy of the lesion revealed fungal elements that were later identified as Rhizopus spp. The lesion began to self‐resolve, and no further treatment was needed, with full resolution of the lesion by 1 month after presentation. Clinicians should be aware of the variable presentations of mucormycosis and consider fungal infection in the differential diagnosis when evaluating vulnerable patients with skin eruptions.