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Non-Filarial Lymphedema

MedGen UID:
488327
•Concept ID:
C3494374
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Lymphedema, Non-Filarial; Lymphedemas, Non-Filarial; Non Filarial Lymphedema; Non-Filarial Lymphedemas

Definition

A form of elephantiasis caused by soil particles which penetrate the skin of the foot. It is limited to tropical regions with soils of high volcanic content. [from MeSH]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVNon-Filarial Lymphedema

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Prevalence and management of filarial lymphoedema and its associated factors in Lindi district, Tanzania: A community-based cross-sectional study.
John W, Mushi V, Tarimo D, Mwingira U
Trop Med Int Health 2022 Aug;27(8):678-685. Epub 2022 Jun 28 doi: 10.1111/tmi.13792. PMID: 35700223
Health beliefs and health seeking behavior towards lymphatic filariasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in Luangwa District, Zambia: Community and provider perspectives.
Maritim P, Silumbwe A, Zulu JM, Sichone G, Michelo C
PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2021 Feb;15(2):e0009075. Epub 2021 Feb 22 doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009075. PMID: 33617551Free PMC Article
Clinical Benefits of Supervised Home Care of the Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention Under National Filariasis Elimination Programme.
De Britto L, Kamaraj P, Vijayalakshmi G, Das LK, Krishnakumari A, Anbusivam S, Supriya VK, Yuvaraj J
Lymphat Res Biol 2020 Dec;18(6):517-525. Epub 2020 Jun 23 doi: 10.1089/lrb.2019.0058. PMID: 32584670

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Elephantiasis mimicry in recurrent lower limb skin infections in a diabetic patient: a case report.
Bramania P, Moshi E, Foi A, Shayo G
J Med Case Rep 2023 Dec 16;17(1):547. doi: 10.1186/s13256-023-04260-x. PMID: 38102695Free PMC Article
The Development and Validation of the LIMPRINT Methodology.
Moffatt C, Franks P, Keeley V, Murray S, Mercier G, Quere I
Lymphat Res Biol 2019 Apr;17(2):127-134. doi: 10.1089/lrb.2018.0081. PMID: 30995185Free PMC Article
The effectiveness of long-acting penicillin (penidur) in preventing recurrences of dermatolymphangioadenitis(DLA) and controlling skin, deep tissues, and lymph bacterial flora in patients with "filarial" lymphedema.
Olszewski WL, Jamal S, Manokaran G, Tripathi FM, Zaleska M, Stelmach E
Lymphology 2005 Jun;38(2):66-80. PMID: 16184816

Diagnosis

Elephantiasis mimicry in recurrent lower limb skin infections in a diabetic patient: a case report.
Bramania P, Moshi E, Foi A, Shayo G
J Med Case Rep 2023 Dec 16;17(1):547. doi: 10.1186/s13256-023-04260-x. PMID: 38102695Free PMC Article
Podoconiosis: A Possible Cause of Lymphedema in Micronesia.
Gahlinger PM
Hawaii J Health Soc Welf 2021 Sep;80(9):218-221. PMID: 34522890Free PMC Article
The Development and Validation of the LIMPRINT Methodology.
Moffatt C, Franks P, Keeley V, Murray S, Mercier G, Quere I
Lymphat Res Biol 2019 Apr;17(2):127-134. doi: 10.1089/lrb.2018.0081. PMID: 30995185Free PMC Article
The Concept of Chronic Edema-A Neglected Public Health Issue and an International Response: The LIMPRINT Study.
Moffatt C, Keeley V, Quere I
Lymphat Res Biol 2019 Apr;17(2):121-126. doi: 10.1089/lrb.2018.0085. PMID: 30995179Free PMC Article
Podoconiosis - non-filarial geochemical elephantiasis - a neglected tropical disease?
Nenoff P, Simon JC, Muylowa GK, Davey G
J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2010 Jan;8(1):7-14. doi: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2009.07099_supp.x. PMID: 20096054

Therapy

Diagnosis of elephantiasis nostras verrucosa as a clinical mani-festation of Kaposi's sarcoma.
Arellano J, Gonzalez R, Corredoira Y, Nuñez R
Medwave 2020 Jan 20;20(1):e7767. doi: 10.5867/medwave.2020.01.7767. PMID: 31999679
The effectiveness of long-acting penicillin (penidur) in preventing recurrences of dermatolymphangioadenitis(DLA) and controlling skin, deep tissues, and lymph bacterial flora in patients with "filarial" lymphedema.
Olszewski WL, Jamal S, Manokaran G, Tripathi FM, Zaleska M, Stelmach E
Lymphology 2005 Jun;38(2):66-80. PMID: 16184816

Clinical prediction guides

The effectiveness of long-acting penicillin (penidur) in preventing recurrences of dermatolymphangioadenitis(DLA) and controlling skin, deep tissues, and lymph bacterial flora in patients with "filarial" lymphedema.
Olszewski WL, Jamal S, Manokaran G, Tripathi FM, Zaleska M, Stelmach E
Lymphology 2005 Jun;38(2):66-80. PMID: 16184816

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