Elephantiasis
Enlargement of an area of the body due to obstruction within the lymphatic system and the resulting accumulation of lymph.
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Elephantiasis.. It is the enlargement and hardening of limbs or body parts due to tissue swelling. It is characterised by edema, hypertrophy, and fibrosis of skin and subcutaneous tissues, due to obstruction of lymphatic vessels. It may af...
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Sudden redness with swelling and temperature Think of DVT, venous insufficiency Further investigation required Eliciting occupation of patient, ailments from, progress, sensation, Modalities, concomitants, physical and mental generals along...
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#dermatologist #pediatrician *Chief Complaints* 1yr old baby boy came with c/o blister on whole body since 10 months ( age 1yr old baby) Baby is 3rd child of the couple. *History* H/o Father :- H/o balanatis since 4 months No other comorbidities Mother:- athletes foot infection
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60 Y male having LRTI symptoms, Underwent CT CHEST , now he is recovered with the Standard Rx. But I PICKED CIRRHOTIC LIVER FINDING on CT CHEST meanwhile Patient is ASYMPTOMATIC No C/O CLD yet. I advised to do USG ABDOMEN to check for Findings of DECOMPENSATION. & LFT also appears normal On USG adomen** 1) INCREASED ECHOGENICITY of Liver 2) DILATED PORTAL VEIN I think Radiologist interpretated it as FATTY LIVER GRADE 2, but Dilated portal Vein + increased Echogenicity should be S/O CLD Life style He is NON ALCOHOLIC , NON SMOKER PT INR , HEP B , HEP C Reports are awaited.
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