Chyloderma
| Chyloderma | |
|---|---|
| Other names | lymphscrotum or elephantiasis scroti |
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| Elephantiasis caused by infection with a filarial worm circa 1892 | |
| Specialty | Genitourinary |
| Symptoms | Progressive swelling of the scrotum and surrounding tissues |
| Complications | Buried Penis, Hygiene issues, Permanent tissue damage |
| Causes | Genetic, Nematode Infection, Radiotherapy, Trauma |
| Treatment | Surgical excision and reconstruction |
Chyloderma is swelling of the scrotum resulting from chronic lymphatic obstruction.[1] Obstruction may be caused by infection, such as with a nematode like Wuchereria bancrofti, or long-term Chlamydia trachomatis; genetic conditions like hereditary lymphedema; or as a result of tissue damage either via trauma, lymphnode removal, or radiotherapy.[2] This condition is also known as lymphscrotum or elephantiasis scroti.
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References
[edit]- ↑ Liu, Yi; Zeng, Rui (2020), "Physical Examination of Anus, Rectum and Genitals", in Wan, Xue-Hong; Zeng, Rui (eds.), Handbook of Clinical Diagnostics, Singapore: Springer, pp. 227–239, doi:10.1007/978-981-13-7677-1_47, ISBN 978-981-13-7677-1, retrieved 2023-01-03
- ↑ Maachi, Youssef; Fouimtizi, Jaafar; Salim lalaoui, Amine; slaoui, amine; karmouni, Tariq; El Khader, Khalid; Koutani, Abdellatif; Iben Attya Andaloussi, Ahmed (September 2024). "Massive scrotal elephantiasis: A case report". Urology Case Reports. 56 102804. doi:10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102804. PMC 11314419. PMID 39130693.
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