OBJECTIVE Elephantiasis nostras is a rare complication in advanced lipo-lymphedema. While lipedema can be treated by liposuction and lymphedema by decongestive lymphatic therapy, elephantiasis nostras may need debulking surgery. METHODS We present 2 cases of advanced lipo-lymphedema complicated by elephantiasis nostras. After tumescent microcannular laser-assisted liposuction both patients un...

BACKGROUND Currently there is increasing recognition of the need for research in developing countries where disease burden is high. Understanding the role of local factors is important for undertaking ethical research in developing countries. We explored factors relating to information and communication during the process of informed consent, and the approach that should be followed for gaining...

Lotttn, a Hindoo Cliamar, cooly by profession, aged about 30 years, a healthy and strong man, was admitted into the hospital on the 20th June 1872. About two years ago, one day, whilst urinating, he drew back the prepuce into the fossa glandis, where it remained constricted ; the plans penis consequently became swollen, but after some trouble he was able to reduce the parapliimotic condition; t...

Genital elephantiasis is caused by a variety of infective and non infective causes leading to blockage of lymphatic. We are presenting a rare case of recurrent unilateral vulval elephantiasis which has recurred after initial reconstructive surgery. A 38 year old female presented with vulval swelling and on examination there was gross unilateral vulval enlargement. FNAC (Fine needle aspiration c...

Dermatol Sinica, December 2005 From the Department of Dermatology, Taipei Medical University Hospital and Taipei Medical University Taipei Municipal WanFang Hospital* Accepted for publication: August 12, 2005 Reprint requests: Kuo-Liang Cheng, Department of Dermatology, Taipei Medical University Taipei Municipal Wan-Fang Hospital,* 111 Hsin-Long Rd, Section 3, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. TEL: 886-2-...