Chyloderma

Chyloderma is swelling of the scrotum resulting from chronic lymphatic obstruction.[1] Obstruction may be caused by a nematode such as Wuchereria bancrofti. This condition is also known as lymphscrotum or elephantiasis scroti.

See also

Life cycle of Wuchereria bancrofti, a parasite that causes lymphatic filariasis

References

Liu, Yi; Zeng, Rui (2020), Wan, Xue-Hong; Zeng, Rui (eds.), "Physical Examination of Anus, Rectum and Genitals", Handbook of Clinical Diagnostics, Singapore: Springer, pp. 227–239, doi:10.1007/978-981-13-7677-1_47, ISBN 978-981-13-7677-1, retrieved 2023-01-03

Male reproductive system

Testes	layers Tunica vaginalis Tunica albuginea Tunica vasculosa Appendix Mediastinum Lobules Septa Leydig cell Sertoli cell Blood–testis barrier
Spermatogenesis	Spermatogonium Spermatocytogenesis Spermatocyte Spermatidogenesis Spermatid Spermiogenesis Spermatozoon
Other	Seminiferous tubules Tubuli seminiferi recti Rete testis Efferent ducts Epididymis Appendix Inferior ligament Superior ligament Stereocilia Paradidymis Spermatic cord Vas deferens Ampulla Ejaculatory duct

Accessory glands

Penis	root Crus Bulb Fundiform ligament Suspensory ligament body Corpus cavernosum Trabeculae of corpora cavernosa Corpus spongiosum Trabeculae of corpus spongiosum glans Foreskin Frenulum Corona Septum glandis fascia superficial deep Tunica albuginea Septum of the penis Penile raphe
Urinary tract	Internal urethral orifice Urethra Pre-prostatic Prostatic Intermediate Spongy Navicular fossa External urethral orifice Lacunae of Morgagni Urethral gland
Scrotum	layers skin Dartos External spermatic fascia Cremaster Cremasteric fascia Internal spermatic fascia Perineal raphe Scrotal septum

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