Dermato-Lymphangitis in Filariasis Resembles Infected Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Two Case Reports and Review of Literature

Chronic lower limb swelling is frequently encountered in clinical practice. Secondary lymphoedema and chronic venous insufficiency are two frequent causes of chronic lower limb swelling. The most common form of secondary lymphoedema worldwide is filariasis, due to Wuchereria bancrofti. Chronic infla...

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Main Authors: Dwijesh Kumar Panda, Devi Prasad Mohapatra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2018-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/12046/37460_CE[Ra1]_F(SL)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(AK)_PB(NC_AG)_PN(SL).pdf