Idiopathic scrotal elephantiasis.
Scrotal lymphedema (scrotal elephantiasis) is a condition that has historically been described in areas endemic to filariasis. We present a unique case of a 22-year-old man with idiopathic lymphedema isolated to the scrotum. After acquired causes of lymphedema were ruled out, the patient was treated with scrotectomy and scrotal reconstruction.
Hornberger
Brad J
BJ
Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390-9110, USA. brad.hornberger@utsouthwestern.edu
Elmore
James M
JM
Roehrborn
Claus G
CG
D000328:Adult; D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial / Q000097:blood; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis / Q000276:immunology; D004604:Elephantiasis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012611:Scrotum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery
D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial