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01-06-2008 | Review Article

Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa

A Review

Authors: Krisanne Sisto, Dr Amor Khachemoune

Published in: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology | Issue 3/2008

Abstract

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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Title: Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa
A Review
Authors: Krisanne Sisto
Dr Amor Khachemoune
Publication date: 01-06-2008
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 1175-0561
Electronic ISSN: 1179-1888
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2165/00128071-200809030-00001

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