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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.
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Sisto, K., Khachemoune, A. Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa. Am J Clin Dermatol 9, 141–146 (2008). https://doi.org/10.2165/00128071-200809030-00001
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