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Wound appearance at the initial phase of disease (necrotic edge is seen).
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The color of wound trended to black in the next day, and necrosis was seen in the surgical site (Figure 1).
A histopathological study revealed large and broad nonseptal hyphae branching of Mucorales.
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In the histopathological examination, mucormycosis was confirmed too (Figure 2).
Follow-up at the time of discharge after 2 months.
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At the time of discharge, the wound improved significantly (Figure 3) and we prescribed liposomal amphotericin B for 2-3 times a week until the complete remission.