Lymphatic filariasis

A clinical disorder that is caused by obstruction of the lymphatic system years after filarial infection. It is characterized by painful and profound lymphedema, resulting in significant swelling (elephantiasis) of extremities and genitals.

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elephantiasis
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ELEPHANTIASIS

LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS During free medical camp, in the rular area , our team was showing, a 32 years old female patie...See More

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Elephantiasis.. It  is the enlargement and hardening of limbs or body parts due to tissue swelling. It is characterised by edema, hypertrophy, and fibrosis of skin and subcutaneous tissues, due to obstruction of lymphatic vessels. It may af...


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