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Chyloderma

Chyloderma is swelling of the scrotum resulting from chronic lymphatic obstruction. Obstruction may be caused by infection, such as with a nematode like Wuchereria bancrofti, or long-term Chlamydia trachomatis; genetic conditions like hereditary lymphedema; or as a result of tissue damage either via trauma, lymphnode removal, or radiotherapy. This condition is also known as lymphscrotum or elephantiasis scroti.

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Chyloderma
Other nameslymphscrotum or elephantiasis scroti
Elephantiasis caused by infection with a filarial worm circa 1892
SpecialtyGenitourinary
SymptomsProgressive swelling of the scrotum and surrounding tissues
ComplicationsBuried Penis, Hygiene issues, Permanent tissue damage
CausesGenetic, Nematode Infection, Radiotherapy, Trauma
TreatmentSurgical excision and reconstruction

Chyloderma is swelling of the scrotum resulting from chronic lymphatic obstruction.1 Obstruction may be caused by infection, such as with a nematode like Wuchereria bancrofti, or long-term Chlamydia trachomatis; genetic conditions like hereditary lymphedema; or as a result of tissue damage either via trauma, lymphnode removal, or radiotherapy.2 This condition is also known as lymphscrotum or elephantiasis scroti.

See also

See also

Life cycle of Wuchereria bancrofti, a parasite that causes lymphatic filariasis source ↗
References

References

  1. Liu, Yi; Zeng, Rui (2020), Wan, Xue-Hong; Zeng, Rui (eds.), "Physical Examination of Anus, Rectum and Genitals", Handbook of Clinical Diagnostics, Singapore: Springer, pp. 227–239, doi:10.1007/978-981-13-7677-1_47, ISBN 978-981-13-7677-1, retrieved 2023-01-03{{citation}}: CS1 maint: work parameter with ISBN (link)
  2. Maachi, Youssef; Fouimtizi, Jaafar; Salim lalaoui, Amine; slaoui, amine; karmouni, Tariq; El Khader, Khalid; Koutani, Abdellatif; Iben Attya Andaloussi, Ahmed (September 2024). "Massive scrotal elephantiasis: A case report". Urology Case Reports. 56 102804. doi:10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102804. PMC 11314419. PMID 39130693.