Scrotal Lymphangiectasia with Penile Elephantiasis in Underlying Lymphatic Filariasis—Challenging the Diagnostic Mind! A Case Report
Background: A plethora of diseases manifest as acquired genital lymphangiectasias which clinically manifest as superficial vesicles. They range from infections such as tuberculosis to connective tissue diseases such as scleroderma and even malignancy. Amongst infectious etiologies, lymphatic filaria...
Main Authors: | Tejas Vishwanath, Angela Nagpal, Sunil Ghate, Aseem Sharma |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Dermatopathology |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2296-3529/8/1/2 |
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