What question did this study set out to answer?

To present a rare case of primary lingual mucormycosis in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes and emphasize the need for quick diagnosis and treatment.

May 26, 2026Open Access

A rare case of primary lingual mucormycosis in an uncontrolled diabetic patient

Key Points

To present a rare case of primary lingual mucormycosis in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes and emphasize the need for quick diagnosis and treatment.
Case report of a 34-year-old male with poorly controlled diabetes and a necrotic tongue ulcer.
Histopathology confirmed broad aseptate hyphae associated with mucormycosis.
Treatment included early surgical debridement, glycemic optimization, and liposomal amphotericin B.
Histopathology confirmed mucormycosis with broad aseptate hyphae.
Patient experienced clinical recovery following prompt treatment.
Emphasis on the critical nature of recognizing atypical oral lesions in immunocompromised patients.

Abstract

ABSTRACT A 34-year-old male with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus with a painful necrotic ulcer over the lateral tongue, an uncommon site for mucormycosis. Histopathology confirmed broad aseptate right-angle bronching hyphae consistent with primary lingual mucormyosis. Early surgical debridement, glycemic optimization, and liposomal amphotericin B resulted in favourable clinical recovery, highlighting the importance of prompt recognition of atypical oral lesions in immunocompromised patients

A rare case of primary lingual mucormycosis in an uncontrolled diabetic patient

Key Points

Abstract

Cite This Study