Title of article
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa of lower limb: a case report.
Author/Authors
Kalafi، Amir نويسنده Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Fars, Iran. Kalafi, Amir , Vasaghi، Attiyeh نويسنده Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Fars, Iran. Vasaghi, Attiyeh
Issue Information
ماهنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2014
Pages
2
From page
786
To page
787
Abstract
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is a rare condition in which hyperkeratosis, fibrosis and disfiguration of dermis occurs. It is caused mostly by non infectious diseases such as surgery, trauma, tumors, and venous obstructions. To our knowledge there is not any case report of ENV in Middle East region. In this patient, ENV caused by trauma and Patient presented with enlargement of right lower limb.
Journal title
Acta Medica Iranica
Serial Year
2014
Journal title
Acta Medica Iranica
Record number
2386451
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