A 49-year-old woman π morbid obesity, hypertension π extensive areas of redness and weeping sores on her legs
π 8-year history of chronic venous stasis and lymphedema
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π 8-year history of chronic venous stasis and lymphedema
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Physical π chronic changes of dependent edema with hyperkeratosis, papillomatous plaques, π loosely adherent crust π cobblestone-like nodules π to the thigh
...along with more acute changes π erythema up to the knee π weeping superficial ulcer on the antr aspect of the left leg below the calf
Venous Doppler studies of the legs and feet π no evidence of DVT
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These changes π result of chronic venous stasis are known as elephantiasis nostras verrucosa.
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These changes π result of chronic venous stasis are known as elephantiasis nostras verrucosa.
There is often no history of filariasis, π patients often have lymphangitis, cellulitis, scleroderma, and obesity
π treated with wound care π a brief course of antimicrobial therapy
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The erythema and warmth improved after 2 days.
π treated with wound care π a brief course of antimicrobial therapy
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The erythema and warmth improved after 2 days.
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa.
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Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa Etiologies
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Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa Etiologies
elephantiasis nostras verrucosa.
elephantiasis nostras verrucosa
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