Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa in a Patient With Lymphedema Tarda.

Autor: Jaiswal S; Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND., Madke B; Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND., Singh A; Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND., Vangala N; Dermatology, Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, Vikarabad, IND., Jangid SD; Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Mar 24; Vol. 16 (3), pp. e56850. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 24 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56850
Abstrakt: This case report presents a rare and complex clinical scenario of a 42-year-old male diagnosed with elephantiasis nostras verrucosa in the context of lymphedema tarda. The patient's seven-year history of insidious and progressively worsening swelling over the left lower limb, inguino-scrotal region, and left upper limb posed diagnostic challenges, leading to a multidisciplinary evaluation. Clinical examination, imaging studies, and laboratory investigations were integral in confirming the diagnosis. The manifestation of elephantiasis nostras verrucosa, characterized by extensive hyperkeratosis, added a unique dimension to the clinical presentation. A comprehensive treatment approach involving nutritional supplementation and pharmacological interventions was initiated to address the multifaceted aspects of lymphatic dysfunction. This case underscores the importance of a collaborative and holistic approach to managing complex lymphatic disorders, contributing valuable insights to the medical literature.
Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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Databáze: MEDLINE