Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa
Synopsis

Causes of nonfilarial chronic lymphedema include conditions that block lymphatic drainage: congestive heart failure, deep vein thrombosis, morbid obesity, recurrent staphylococcal or streptococcal infections, malignancies (such as lymphoma), and prior surgery or trauma.
ENV is a progressive condition that, left untreated, results in ongoing deformity and disability. Complications include lymphorrhea, infection, secondary ulceration, and poor wound healing.
Codes
I89.0 – Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
SNOMEDCT:
61624008 – Elephantiasis nostras
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Last Updated:03/10/2024