Osteomyelitis secondary to cutaneous mucormycosis. Report of a case and a review of the literature

An unusual case of osteomyelitis secondary to cutaneous mucormycosis developed in a diabetic with chronic renal insufficiency. Recovery followed curettage of the osseous lesion and "suboptimal" treatment with amphotericin B. A review of the literature on mucormycosis of bone and skin follows the report of the case.