Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa
Mixed venous insufficiency and lymphoedema resulting in ulcers, warty hyerkeratosis, and nodular lesions - elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV-patient1)
Keywords: Agglomerated varying-sized papulonodules, Crusting, Erythema, Foot, Leg, Leg ulcers, Lower leg, Lymphoedema, Male, Mossy appearance, Nodular fibrosis, Reddish-brown discolouration, Sensitive-image, Venous disease, Yellow-brown leg ulcers
What is elephantiasis nostras verrucosa?
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is a rare and severe form of chronic lymphoedema. It leads to cutaneous changes including scarring, non-pitting oedema, hyperkeratosis, cobblestone-like papules, and indurated plaques on gravity-dependent body parts.
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