11/51. Congenital lymphangiectatic elephantiasis.A case of a child with a rare giant congenital cavernous lymphangioma giving rise to elephantiasis of the left lower extremity is presented. Plain radiographs revealed underlying bone lesions and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging accurately defined extension of the process into the pelvis and retroperitoneum.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = elephantiasis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
12/51. Giant scrotal elephantiasis.How much can a man carry? Penoscrotal elephantiasis is a debilitating syndrome. This is a case report of a patient with giant genital elephantiasis secondary to long-standing lymphogranuloma venereum infection in ethiopia. Complete surgical resection of the pathologic tissue and penile reconstruction was undertaken with good cosmetic and functional results.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.2keywords = elephantiasis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
13/51. Idiopathic scrotal elephantiasis.Scrotal lymphedema (scrotal elephantiasis) is a condition that has historically been described in areas endemic to filariasis. We present a unique case of a 22-year-old man with idiopathic lymphedema isolated to the scrotum. After acquired causes of lymphedema were ruled out, the patient was treated with scrotectomy and scrotal reconstruction.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.0000020032594keywords = elephantiasis, filariasis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
14/51. Abdominal elephantiasis: a case report.BACKGROUND: elephantiasis is a well-known condition in dermatology usually affecting the legs and external genitalia. It is characterized by chronic inflammation and obstruction of the lymphatic channels and by hypertrophy of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. The etiology is either idiopathic or caused by a variety of conditions such as chronic filarial disease, leprosy, leishmaniasis, and chronic recurrent cellulites. OBJECTIVE: elephantiasis of the abdominal wall is very rare. A complete review of the English and French literature showed only two cases reported in 1966 and 1973, respectively. We report a third case of abdominal elephantiasis and we briefly review this entity. methods: We present the case of a 51-year-old woman who had progressively developed an enormous pediculated abdominal mass hanging down her knees. The skin was thickened, hyperpigmented, and fissured. She had a history of multiple abdominal cellulites. RESULTS: She underwent an abdominal lipectomy. Histopathology of the specimen confirmed the diagnosis of abdominal elephantiasis. CONCLUSION: Abdominal elephantiasis is a rare disease that represents end-stage failure of lymph drainage. lipectomy should be considered in the management of this condition.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.4000001658946keywords = elephantiasis, lymphatic (Clic here for more details about this article) |
15/51. elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa: a rare thyroid dermopathy in Graves' disease.elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa (ENV) is a rare form of pretibial myxedema, which is nearly always associated with Graves' disease. A case is presented here of Graves' disease who had elephantiasis variety of pre-tibial myxedema (PTM).- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = elephantiasis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
16/51. Hereditary lymphedema type I associated with VEGFR3 mutation: the first de novo case and atypical presentations.Mutations in the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3 gene, VEGFR3/FLT4, have been identified in a subset of families with hereditary lymphedema type I or Milroy disease (MIM 153100). Individuals carrying a VEGFR3 mutation exhibit congenital edema of the lower limbs, usually bilaterally and below the knees, sometimes associated with cellulitis, prominent veins, papillomatosis, upturned toenails, and hydrocele. In this study, we report the first de novo VEGFR3 mutation in a patient with sporadic congenital lymphedema. We also describe three other families with a VEGFR3 mutation. In each family, one individual had an atypical clinical presentation of hereditary lymphedema type I, whereas the others had the classical VEGFR3 mutation-caused phenotype. The atypical presentations included pre-natal pleural effusion, spontaneous resorption of lymphedema and elephantiasis. Three of the four identified mutations were novel. These data show that de novo VEGFR3 mutations may be present in patients without family history of congenital lymphedema. This has implications for follow-up care, as such individuals have nearly a 50% risk for occurrence of lymphedema in their children. Our findings also indicate that although most patients with a VEGFR3 mutation have the well-defined phenotype for hereditary lymphedema type I, there are exceptions that should be considered in genetic counseling. Because VEGFR3 mutation can cause generalized lymphatic dysfunction and can thus result in hydrops fetalis, VEGFR3 screening should be added to the investigation of cases of hydrops fetalis of an unknown etiology.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.20000016589459keywords = elephantiasis, lymphatic (Clic here for more details about this article) |
17/51. elephantiasis nostras verrucosa.Swelling of the leg is a frequent finding in podiatric medicine. Unless the patient draws notice to the condition or the physician is diligent in asking questions and examining the extremity, the condition may be viewed as minor and given little attention. Swelling of the leg can be a clinical sign of certain systemic diseases, lymphatic and venous disorders, or other miscellaneous causes. Dermatologic consequences linked to many of these causes of swelling are well documented. What is not as well chronicled is a dramatic skin alteration associated with chronic lymphedema. This article provides an overview and a case presentation of the unusual and debilitating skin condition related to chronic lymphedema of the lower extremity known as elephantiasis nostras verrucosa.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.20000016589459keywords = elephantiasis, lymphatic (Clic here for more details about this article) |
18/51. Reconstruction of penile and scrotal lymphedema.Acquired genital chronic lymphedema and elephantiasis are not common problems in the united states. Most noncongenital cases are due to lymph node dissection, injury, or irradiation. Genital lymphedema is a functionally disabling and emotionally incapacitating entity, especially in the elderly population. methods of reconstruction reported in the literature involve either lymphangioplasty or direct excision of the involved tissue with local tissue reconstruction. We report a case of acquired genital elephantiasis in an elderly man following radical cystectomy and pelvic irradiation for transitional cell bladder cancer. Our technique of reconstruction consisted of (1) excision of all involved lymphedematous skin of the penis and scrotum, and (2) use of posterior scrotal flaps, superiorly based flap of the pubic area for testicular coverage, and split-skin graft to the penis. Genital lymphedema presents a formidable challenge for reconstructive surgeons. The low morbidity and successful outcome observed in this case, however, indicate that the procedure described herein can and should be offered to elderly patients to improve function and quality of life.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.4keywords = elephantiasis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
19/51. Plexiform neurofibromatosis: a difficult surgical problem.A severe case of plexiform neurofibromatosis with elephantiasis neuromatosa involving the right lower limb and pelvis, leading to a right hip disarticulation, is reported. Abnormal vasculature can make surgical intervention hazardous.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = elephantiasis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
20/51. Pseudoelephantiasis of the penis following donovanosis.Pseudoelephantiasis of the penis, an unusual sequel of longstanding donovanosis with otherwise characteristics clinical expression, is reported in a young man. The diagnosis was confirmed by the demonstration of Donovan bodies in Giemsa stained tissue smears and tissue sections.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = elephantiasis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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