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A Case of Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa Treated with Oral Acitretin / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology ; : 320-323, 2019.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-759748
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Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is an uncommon condition caused by repeated inflammation and lymphatic obstruction. It occurs mainly in the lower extremities and is characterized by skin changes, including hyperkeratotic mossy papules and plaques, non-pitting edema, and cobblestone-like appearances. ENV can be diagnosed based on its typical clinical manifestations (pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia with enlarged lymphatic spaces, fibrous tissue proliferation, and chronic inflammation) and by skin biopsy. Although ENV is difficult to treat, reduction of lymphedema and use of keratolytic agents may be helpful. To our knowledge, only three cases of ENV have been reported. However, the case of ENV treated with oral acitretin has not been reported in domestic literatures. Therefore, we report the case of a 45-year-old woman who developed ENV. She had a past history of cellulitis and was successfully treated with oral acitretin.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Skin / Biopsy / Cellulitis / Acitretin / Lower Extremity / Edema / Elephantiasis / Hyperplasia / Inflammation / Keratolytic Agents Limits: Female / Humans Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Dermatology Year: 2019 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Skin / Biopsy / Cellulitis / Acitretin / Lower Extremity / Edema / Elephantiasis / Hyperplasia / Inflammation / Keratolytic Agents Limits: Female / Humans Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Dermatology Year: 2019 Type: Article