Case Report

Surgical Repair of Idiopathic Scrotal Elephantiasis

Authors: Evangelos Zacharakis, MD, MSc, Tim Dudderidge, MD, MSc, Emmanouil Zacharakis, MD, PhD, Evangelos Ioannidis, MD, PhD

Abstract

Scrotal lymphedema (scrotal elephantiasis) is uncommon outside of filariasis endemic regions. We present a case of a 65-year-old with idiopathic lymphedema of the scrotum and functional impairment of the penis. The patient underwent surgical excision of the edematous subcutaneous tissues and plastic reconstruction of his penis and scrotum. Three years later, the patient showed no signs of local recurrence, had complete restoration of urinary and sexual function and was extremely satisfied with the result. Surgical management was an effective strategy in the management of scrotal lymphedema in this case.


Key Points


* Scrotal lymphedema (scrotal elephantiasis) is uncommon outside of filariasis endemic regions.


* The patient underwent surgical excision of the edematous subcutaneous tissues and plastic reconstruction of his penis and scrotum.


* Three years later, the patient showed no signs of local recurrence, had complete restoration of urinary and sexual function and was extremely satisfied with the result.

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