Elephantiasis Verrucosa Nostras Associated with Obesity and Liver Cirrhosis

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Keywords:

elephantiasis nostras verrucosa; non-filarial chronic lymphedema.

Abstract

Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa is a rare, chronic, and progressive complication caused by chronic lymphatic obstruction. It is characterized by enlargement of a body region with dermal and hypodermal fibrosis. This is a non-filarial chronic lymphedema that disfigures the limbs, predisposing the patient to recurrent infections and disabilities. We present the case of a patient with a history of decompensated hepaticcirrhosis and obesity, who developed elephantiasis nostras verrucosa as acomplication. The diagnostic and therapeutic approach used is discussed.

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Juan Sebastian Bayona D'vera, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana

Residente dermatología Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Hermanos Ameijeiras

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2025-12-27

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Bayona D’vera JS, Tannia Alejandra Portilla Estrada, Rodríguez Aquiles NN, Arteaga Hernández EAH. Elephantiasis Verrucosa Nostras Associated with Obesity and Liver Cirrhosis. Rev Cubana Med [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 27 [cited 2026 May 2];64. Available from: https://revmedicina.sld.cu/index.php/med/article/view/4992

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Vol. 64 (2025): publicación continua

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Case Reports

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