Idiopathic scrotal elephantiasis

Urology. 2005 Feb;65(2):389. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2004.08.040.

Abstract

Scrotal lymphedema (scrotal elephantiasis) is a condition that has historically been described in areas endemic to filariasis. We present a unique case of a 22-year-old man with idiopathic lymphedema isolated to the scrotum. After acquired causes of lymphedema were ruled out, the patient was treated with scrotectomy and scrotal reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antibodies, Bacterial / blood
  • Chlamydia Infections / complications*
  • Chlamydia Infections / immunology
  • Chlamydia trachomatis / immunology
  • Elephantiasis / etiology
  • Elephantiasis / pathology*
  • Elephantiasis / surgery
  • Genital Diseases, Male / pathology*
  • Genital Diseases, Male / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Scrotum / pathology*
  • Scrotum / surgery

Substances

  • Antibodies, Bacterial