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ArticleExperimental and therapeutic medicine2022

An integrative therapeutic approach to elephantiasis nostras verrucosa: A case report.

Lawrence Chukwudi Nwabudike, Olimpia Buzia, Alina Mihaela Elisei, Alin Laurentiu Tatu

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Article in Experimental and therapeutic medicine, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Lawrence Chukwudi NwabudikeOutpatient Dermatology Department, 'Dr. N.C. Paulescu' National Institute of Metabolic Disease, Nutrition and Diabetes, 020475 Bucharest, Romania.
Olimpia BuziaMultidisciplinary Integrated Center of Dermatological Interface Research (MIC-DIR), 800010 Galati, Romania.
Alina Mihaela EliseiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 'Dunărea de Jos' University, 800008 Galati, Romania.
Alin Laurentiu TatuMultidisciplinary Integrated Center of Dermatological Interface Research (MIC-DIR), 800010 Galati, Romania.
"Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati · RO

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Elephantiasis nostras is a chronic disorder that is difficult to treat. It is characterized by marked lymphedema, associated with hyperkeratosis, ulceration, deep skin folds and a cobblestone appearance of the skin. Causes include parasitic and bacterial infections, neoplasia and obesity, but numerous cases have uncertain aetiology. Treatment includes surgery and medication, which are associated with variable results. In the present study, a 72-year old female with renal insufficiency presented with leg enlargement of 3-4 years duration, which rendered her housebound. Examination showed massive lower limb enlargement, with typical cobblestone appearance. She was on furoseminde 80 mg/day. A diagnosis of elephantiasis nostras was made. Then, she was treated with increased furosemide from 80 to 120 mg daily and homeopathic

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Apocynum cannabinumelephantiasis nostrasfurosemidehomeopathyintegrative medicinelymphedema

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PMID35317434
PMCPMC8908468
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