Lymphoscintigraphy in Unilateral Lower Limb and Scrotal Lymphedema Caused by Filariasis

Lymphedema is the edema that results from chronic lymphatic insufficiency. Lymphatic filariasis is caused by the filarial nematodes Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori. Lymphatic filariasis is common in tropical and subtropical regions. Early diagnosis and prompt therapy can be im...

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Autores principales: Subramanyam, Padma, Palaniswamy, Shanmuga Sundaram
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2012
Materias:
Images in Clinical Tropical Medicine
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3516097/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23222136
http://dx.doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.2012.12-0422

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3516097/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23222136
http://dx.doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.2012.12-0422

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