Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa
Gross warty changes and lower leg oedema due to Kaposi sarcoma
Keywords: African ethnicity, Africa, Chronic lymphoedema, Kaposi's sarcoma, Leg, Lichenification, Lower leg, Nodular fibrosis, Overlying verrucose papulonodules, Skin of colour
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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