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Med Int (Lond)
October 2022
Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, I-80138 Naples, Italy.
Massive scrotal elephantiasis is a rare disease that usually requires a surgical approach. Lymphedema of the genitalia can have a different presentation that requires different treatment. The present study describes the case of a 43-year-old Caucasian male patient by scrotal elephantiasis of unknown causes with a buried penis.
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November 2022
Urology, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, PRT.
Lymphedema is a manifestation of lymphatic system disturbance and deranged lymph transport, with resultant swelling, a proliferation of parenchymal and stromal elements, and excess deposition of the extracellular matrix. It may occur in any part of the body, most frequently in the limbs. Staging ranges from inconspicuous lymphatic system derangement to lymphatic elephantiasis.
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November 2022
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, 29216Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, India.
Genital elephantiasis is associated with sexually transmitted infections such as lymphogranuloma venereum. Here we present an unusual and rare non-venereal cause of Saxophone penis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: An enlarged scrotum due to scrotal elephantiasis results in a poor quality of life. This condition is uncommon and challenging to manage for most urologists. We report a case of scrotal elephantiasis treated with resection and scrotal reconstruction.
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