Chyloderma

Chyloderma is swelling of the scrotum resulting from chronic lymphatic obstruction. 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


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