Author(s) Sisto K, Khachemoune A, et al.

Journal American journal of clinical dermatology. Date of publication 2008 Jan 1;volume 9(3):141-6.

Abstract 1. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2008;9(3):141-6. Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa: a review. Sisto K(1), Khachemoune A. Author information: (1)Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA. Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is a rare and dramatic sequela of chronic nonfilarial lymphedema. The condition is characterized by papules, verrucous lesions, enlargement, and woody fibrosis of the affected area. ENV is a progressive condition, and, without intervention, ongoing deformity and disability will result. Management of ENV is often challenging, but a variety of successful medical and surgical treatment strategies have been reported. DOI: 10.2165/00128071-200809030-00001 PMID: 18429642 [Indexed for MEDLINE]

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