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Elephantiasis Scrotum
Elephantiasis (Greek ελεφαντίασις, from ελέφαντας, "the elephant") is
a syndrome that is characterized by the thickening of the skin and
underlying tissues, especially in the legs and genitals. Elephantiasis
generally results from obstructions of the lymphatic vessels. It is most
commonly caused by a parasitic disease known as lymphatic filariasis
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