IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-4-15111 Original Research Paper SUBCUTANEOUS ENTOMOPHTHOROMYCOSIS MIMICKING SOFT TISSUE TUMOUR - A CASE REPORT. Mohanty Dr. Leesa Mohanty Dr. April 2018 7 4 01 02 ABSTRACT

Entomophthoromycosis (subcutaneous zygomycosis) is a sporadic subcutaneous infection that is largely restricted to tropical areas of Africa, Asia, and South America. It presents in two clinically distinct forms. Subcutaneous zygomycosiscaused by Basidiobolusranarum and rhinofacialzygomycosis caused by Conidioboluscoronatus. It   is  characterized by formation of firm, non–tender swellings, generally on the extremities, trunk  but its occurrence in lip is rare which  prompted us to report this case. Our case reportalso highlights the  importance of awareness & early recognition of this entity  to prevent disfigurement produced by advanced disease, misdiagnosis, & unnecessary delay in treatment in endemic areas.