Urology Case Reports (Sep 2024)

Massive scrotal elephantiasis: A case report

  • Youssef Maachi,
  • Jaafar Fouimtizi,
  • Amine Salim lalaoui,
  • amine slaoui,
  • Tariq karmouni,
  • Khalid El Khader,
  • Abdellatif Koutani,
  • Ahmed Iben Attya Andaloussi

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 56
p. 102804

Abstract

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The condition known as scrotal elephantiasis is a debilitating rarity where the scrotum undergoes significant swelling, typically arising from chronic obstructive lymphedema. A case is presented of a 60-year-old man who had suffered severe and persistent enlargement of his scrotum for multiple years. This affliction greatly affected both his ability to function effectively and caused detrimental psychosocial consequences.After a clinical evaluation, the patient was diagnosed with scrotal elephantiasis.A comprehensive strategy was adopted, utilizing scrotal volume reduction surgery to yield a significant enhancement in the quality of life following the operation.

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