Elephantiasis of external ears: a rare manifestation of pediculosis capitis.
A case of elephantiasis of the external ears associated with pediculus capitis is reported. Hypersensitivity to the louse bite and Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D004431:Ear, External; D004604:Elephantiasis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000150:complications*; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000209:etiology*