Chyloderma is swelling of the scrotum resulting from chronic lymphatic obstruction. Obstruction may be caused by infection, such as with a nematode like Wuchereria bancrofti, or long-term Chlamydia trachomatis; genetic conditions like hereditary lymphedema; or as a result of tissue damage either via trauma, lymphnode removal, or radiotherapy. This condition is also known as lymphscrotum or elephantiasis scroti.

See also

• Filariasis

• Lymphatic system

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