换一批摘要To the Editor:Elephantiasis results from chronic lymphedema and is characterized by gross enlargement of the arms,legs,or genitalia.It occurs due to various obstructive diseases of the lymphatic system.The most common form of lymphedema is secondary lymphedema involving resection or ablation of the regional lymph nodes by surgery,radiation,tumor invasion,direct trauma,or an infection.[1,2] We present an unusual case of bilateral lower limb and abdominal elephantiasis due to extensive lymph node destruction by erysipelas.
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10.4103/0366-6999.228244
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2018-05-15（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）
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