Bilateral cystic swelling over scapula-an unusual presentation of filariasis
Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic infection commonly known as elephantiasis. Filariasis presents as hydrocele, genital/scrotal swelling, adenolymphangitis (ADL), swelling of limbs, and genitalia. The causative agent resides in lymphatic channels and causes its obstructions leading to lymphedema. I...
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Bulgarian Association of Young Surgeons
2019-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Surgery and Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ejos.org/index.php?fulltxt=251300&fulltxtj=136&fulltxtp=136-1480849560.pdf |