CIM11 BD93.13

Lymphoedema due to lymphatic filariasis

chapitre: 11 Diseases of the circulatory system
bloc: Disorders of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes
definition: Lymphoedema resulting from infestation of lymphatics by nematode worms of the genera Wuchereria and Brugia. This is the commonest cause of lymphoedema worldwide. The lymphoedema may present years after initial infection and most commonly affects the legs and male genitalia.
type: category
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