Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa in a Patient With Lymphedema Tarda.

chronic lymphatic disorders comprehensive management diagnostic challenges elephantiasis nostras verrucosa lymphedema tarda multidisciplinary approach

Journal

Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Mar 2024
Historique:
received: 01 03 2024
accepted: 23 03 2024
medline: 25 4 2024
pubmed: 25 4 2024
entrez: 25 4 2024
Statut: epublish

Résumé

This case report presents a rare and complex clinical scenario of a 42-year-old male diagnosed with elephantiasis nostras verrucosa in the context of lymphedema tarda. The patient's seven-year history of insidious and progressively worsening swelling over the left lower limb, inguino-scrotal region, and left upper limb posed diagnostic challenges, leading to a multidisciplinary evaluation. Clinical examination, imaging studies, and laboratory investigations were integral in confirming the diagnosis. The manifestation of elephantiasis nostras verrucosa, characterized by extensive hyperkeratosis, added a unique dimension to the clinical presentation. A comprehensive treatment approach involving nutritional supplementation and pharmacological interventions was initiated to address the multifaceted aspects of lymphatic dysfunction. This case underscores the importance of a collaborative and holistic approach to managing complex lymphatic disorders, contributing valuable insights to the medical literature.

Identifiants

pubmed: 38659539
doi: 10.7759/cureus.56850
pmc: PMC11040428
doi:

Types de publication

Case Reports

Langues

eng

Pagination

e56850

Informations de copyright

Copyright © 2024, Jaiswal et al.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Auteurs

Sharwari Jaiswal (S)

Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.

Bhushan Madke (B)

Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.

Adarshlata Singh (A)

Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.

Nitya Vangala (N)

Dermatology, Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, Vikarabad, IND.

Shivani D Jangid (SD)

Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.

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