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Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa of lower limb: a case report.

Amir Kalafi1, Attiyeh Vasaghi2.   

Abstract

Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is a rare condition in which hyperkeratosis, fibrosis and disfiguration of dermis occurs. It is caused mostly by non infectious diseases such as surgery, trauma, tumors, and venous obstructions. To our knowledge there is not any case report of ENV in Middle East region. In this patient, ENV caused by trauma and Patient presented with enlargement of right lower limb.

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Year:  2014        PMID: 25369015

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Acta Med Iran        ISSN: 0044-6025


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1.  Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa. Excision with full-thickness skin grafting of the penis, scrotum, and perineal area.

Authors:  Nathan Judge; Ali Kilic
Journal:  J Dermatol Case Rep       Date:  2016-11-13
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