Pulmonary Mucormycosis (Zygomycosis) Presenting as an Infective Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Pulmonary mucormycosis in patients with known respiratory disease may mimic an exacerbation of their lung disease, thus delaying diagnosis.Pulmonary mucormycosis can complicate corticosteroid treatment in elderly individuals with other predisposing factors, which is an emerging clinical concern.Pulmonary mucormycosis remains a potentially fatal disease, although early diagnosis and appropriate medical and surgical management can improve outcomes.