Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa: a review.
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is a rare and dramatic sequela of chronic nonfilarial lymphedema. The condition is characterized by papules, verrucous lesions, enlargement, and woody fibrosis of the affected area. ENV is a progressive condition, and, without intervention, ongoing deformity and disability will result. Management of ENV is often challenging, but a variety of successful medical and surgical treatment strategies have been reported.
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Krisanne
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Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA.
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D018450:Disease Progression; D004604:Elephantiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis