Conclusion

The successful treatment of fungal osteomyelitis due to mucormycosis requires four pronged approach (1) early detection (2) multidisciplinary management of comorbidities (3) surgical debridement of necrotic bone and (4) adequate systemic antifungal therapy. Long term outcomes of fungal osteomyelitis of frontal bone are yet to be established, hence close follow up at regular intervals and disease surveillance is paramount importance.