Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa

J Dermatol Surg Oncol. 1980 Jan;6(1):65-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.1980.tb00810.x.

Abstract

Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa is an unusual and impressive cutaneous hypertrophy that may occur secondary to chronic, severe lymphedema or venous insufficiency, usually of a lower extremity. The condition consists of hyperkeratotic, verrucous, and papillomatous projections. A case is reported in a white woman.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Complications
  • Elephantiasis / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leg Dermatoses / pathology*
  • Lymphedema / pathology*
  • Middle Aged