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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-7 | Issue-08
A Rare Case of Cutaneous Lymphangiectasis of the Vulva Secondary to Filariasis
Vijayan Sharmila
Published: Aug. 27, 2019 | 138 150
DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2019.v07i08.019
Pages: 522-524
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Abstract
Cutaneous lymphangiectasis is a benign condition, that occurs due to the obstruction of the superficial lymphatics. It can be congenital or acquired secondary to radiation, surgery, trauma, scleroderma, neoplasms, or infections. Lymphangiectasis of the vulva is rare and is usually reported following surgery or radiotherapy for treatment of carcinoma cervix. The differential diagnosis include genital warts, herpes and molluscum contagiosum. We report an uncommon case of vulvar lymphangiectasis secondary to filarial etiology