The first therapeutic option of lymphedema consists on a series of conservative. An unusual case of vulvar elephantiasis due to filariasis is reprted in this paper. A brief history of elephantiasis we read with great interest the description of the painting displaying a woman with scales on her upper body and grossly enlarged lower limbs on the cover of. Meaning of elefantiasis in the spanish dictionary with examples of use. Elefantiasis conceptos y definicion educandose en linea. Apr 09, 2019 meaning of elefantiasis in the spanish dictionary with examples of use. We use your linkedin profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads. Elephantiasis causes swelling of the scrotum, legs.
Lymphatic filariasis is a human disease caused by parasitic worms known as filarial worms. Aug 26, 2019 meaning of elefantiasis in the spanish dictionary with examples of use. Surgical treatment in a case of giant scrotal lymphedema, arch. We also share information about the use of the site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. Elephantiasis begins to develop when a worm gets into a persons body and causes damage to the lymphatic system. Maria dolores mugarza hernandez, olga iglesias cano, and hector ayllon. Its caused by parasitic worms, and can spread from person to person through mosquitoes. The lymphedema may affect any part of the body including the scrotum and penis due to an alteration of the lymphatic drainage, causing great deformities known as elephantiasis. Elephantiasis pictures, what is, definition, treatment. Sep 29, 2017 elephantiasis is also known as lymphatic filariasis. Sintomas, tratamientos, imagenes, diagnostico y prevenciones. Elefantiasis vulvar por filarias vulvar elephantiasis. Lymphedema is the increase in volume of an anatomical region. Help me to find this elefantiasis causas pdf viewer.
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