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[Idiopathic scrotal elephantiasis. A case report]
Ignacio López-Caballero1, Itzel Sánchez-Ruvalcaba, Luis Carlos Sánchez-Martinez
1Departamento de Urología, Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico Nacional La Raza, Distrito Federal, México. miguel.gomez.lara@gmail.com.
Background:
Penoscrotal lymphedema (scrotal elephantiasis) is a condition that has been described in areas in which filariasis is endemic.
Case Report:
This paper presents a case of a 45-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 penoscrotal reconstruction. Currently, the patient is receiving follow-up care without evidence of recurrence.
Conclusions:
Penoscrotal lymphedema may cause symptoms of weakness, immobility and emotional disturbance. Surgery procedure provides a satisfactory cosmetical and functional outcome.
