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Abdominal Elephantiasis: A Case Report

, 2004
Background: Elephantiasis is a well-known condition in dermatology usually affecting the legs and external genitalia. It is characterized by chronic inflammation and obstruction of the lymphatic channels and by hypertrophy of the skin and subcutaneous ...
Dominique Hanna, Richard Cloutier, Antoine Desgagné, Roch Lapointe   +3 more
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A rare case report of large bilateral vulval elephantiasis

, 2020
Elephantiasis, the result of chronic lymphedema, is characterized by gross enlargement of the limbs or genitalia. It occurs because of obstructive diseases of the lymphatic system. Genital elephantiasis is a common result of filariasis.
Kaur, Manmeet, Malik, Renuka, Khera, Kaveri, Datta, Kamna   +3 more
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Traitement chirurgical d’un lymphœdème scrotal

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2019
L’éléphantiasis scrotal se définit comme étant une augmentation du volume scrotal qui peut atteindre une taille très importante; Il s’agit du patient O.H âgé de 70 ans, marié et père de 4 enfants, originaire et résident à Agadir (sud du Maroc ...
Adil Dehhaze, Yassine Benchamkha, Ouafa Dhaidah, Mouna Ejjiyar, Mariam Quaboul, Abdelkoddous Bhihi, Mehdi Sahibi, Moulay Driss Elamrani, Saloua Ettalbi   +8 more
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Preliminary Phytoconstituent Analysis and In Vitro Evaluation of Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Verbascum sinaiticum Benth Leaf Extracts

Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Verbascum sinaiticum Benth. commonly known as “Qetetina” in Ethiopia, the family Scrophulariaceae has considerable importance in traditional medicine worldwide because of its antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory activities. V. sinaiticum is one of the commonly used traditional medicinal plants in Ethiopia for treating wounds, cancer, and animal ...
Ayalew Temesgen Wodajo, Birhan Amanie Mekonnen, Shewaye Lakew Mekuria, Gizachew Mulugeta Manahelohe, Priya Gusain   +4 more
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Genome‐Wide Protein Interaction Analysis in Parasitic Gyrodactylus Flatworms–Fish Hosts System and Drug Target Identification

Advanced Science, Volume 12, Issue 45, December 4, 2025.
Genomic data offer a powerful tool for studying the molecular interactions between parasites and their hosts, but they remain scarce for parasitic monogenean flatworms. This study presents the first high‐quality phased genome assembly for monogeneans (Gyrodactylus kobayashii), and uses it to predict key interacting proteins between monogenean parasite ‐
Dong Zhang, Jie‐Mei Zhao, Chuan‐Yu Xiang, Yi‐Wen Ma, Hong‐Peng Lei, Yu‐Ying Shi, Shun Zhou, Xiaofei Zeng, Jinsong Chen, Fei Liu, Benhe Zeng, Rui Song, Ye Hu, Feng Zhang, Xiang Liu, Wen‐Xiang Li, Gui‐Tang Wang, Ivan Jakovlić   +17 more
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Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa [PDF]

BMJ Case Reports, 2014
A 63-year-old obese man presented with worsening lower leg oedema, fever and chills. Physical examination revealed non-pitting oedema and hyperkeratotic papulonodules with a verrucose appearance in lower extremities, especially at posterior tibial side (figure 1). Oedema sites were warm and red. He had a history of colon cancer treated 8 years ago with
Halis Kaan, Akturk, Maryam, Gbadamosi-Akindele   +1 more
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A Rare Cause of Massive Scrotal Elephantiasis: Case Report and Literature Review

Trends in Urology &Men's Health, Volume 16, Issue 6, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Scrotal lymphedema is a rare late complication of testicular cancer treatment, with most reported cases occurring in the early postoperative period. Massive scrotal elephantiasis manifesting more than a decade after postchemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (pc‐RPLND) has not previously been described.
David Toro Tole, Jonathon Bowden, Bilal Mir, Joe Hedger, Sheshang Kamath   +4 more
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Scrotal Elephantiasis Case Report

, 2020
© Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Scrotal elephantiasis occasionally presents in conjunction with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). A 39-year-old morbidly obese African American man, with a previous smoking history, has a 20-year history of HS complicated ...
Olivia B. Hughes, Snyder, Stephanie N, Stephanie N. Snyder, Sree S. Kolli, Rita O. Pichardo, Hughes, Olivia B, Pichardo, Rita O, Kolli, Sree S   +7 more
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Potential Herbicidal and Insecticidal (Beneficial) Properties of Nepalese Lemongrass Essential Oil

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 22, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf, commonly known as lemongrass, is a member of the Poaceae family and is native to tropical and subtropical regions, including South Asia. The species is renowned for its diverse applications in culinary arts, perfumery, and traditional medicinal practices.
Beáta Baranová, Barbora Kudláčková, Ram Prasad Baral, Lenka Svojanovská, Qaiser Javed, Giuseppe Amato, Lucia Caputo, Laura De Martino, Rosaria Francolino, Saroj Kumar Chaudhary, Hazem S. Elshafie, Achyut Adhikari, Vincenzo De Feo, Daniela Gruľová   +13 more
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An evaluation of Wb123 antibody elisa in individuals treated with ivermectin and albendazole, and implementation challenges in Africa

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2017
The development of antibody testing for the diagnosis of lymphatic filariasis (LF) is intended to enhance the monitoring and evaluation activities of the Global Program for the Elimination of LF.
Dziedzom Komi de Souza, Irene Offei Owusu, Joseph Otchere, Michelle Adimazoya, Kwadwo Frempong, Collins Stephen Ahorlu, Daniel Adjei Boakye, Michael David Wilson   +7 more
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