1. Massive scrotal elephantiasis: A case report
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Youssef Maachi, Jaafar Fouimtizi, Amine Salim lalaoui, amine slaoui, Tariq karmouni, Khalid El Khader, Abdellatif Koutani, and Ahmed Iben Attya Andaloussi
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Elephantiasis ,Scrotal swelling ,Scrotal lymphedema ,Diseases of the genitourinary system. Urology ,RC870-923 - Abstract
The condition known as scrotal elephantiasis is a debilitating rarity where the scrotum undergoes significant swelling, typically arising from chronic obstructive lymphedema. A case is presented of a 60-year-old man who had suffered severe and persistent enlargement of his scrotum for multiple years. This affliction greatly affected both his ability to function effectively and caused detrimental psychosocial consequences.After a clinical evaluation, the patient was diagnosed with scrotal elephantiasis.A comprehensive strategy was adopted, utilizing scrotal volume reduction surgery to yield a significant enhancement in the quality of life following the operation.
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- 2024
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