Podoconiosis in Aequatorial Guinea. Report of two cases from different geological environments.
Two cases of podoconiosis (endemic non-filarial elephantiasis of the lower legs) are described. Microcrystals were demonstrated in lymph node biopsies by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive x-ray analysis techniques. The findings were compatible with the elements present in black lava soil and red clay soil, respectively.
Corachan
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Seccion de Medicina Tropical, Hospital Clinic i Provincial, Barcelona, Spain.
Tura
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JM
Campo
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Soley
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Traveria
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D000354:Africa, Western; D002648:Child; D003460:Crystallization; D004577:Electron Probe Microanalysis; D004604:Elephantiasis / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D012987:Soil / Q000032:analysis*
D012987:Soil