Lymphoedema due to lymphatic filariasis

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.

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Nearby in Secondary lymphoedema

• BD93.10Lymphoedema due to venous insufficiency
• BD93.11Lymphoedema due to dependency and immobility
• BD93.12Lymphoedema due to obesity
• BD93.14Lymphoedema due to podoconiosis
• BD93.15Lymphoedema due to malignant infiltration
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified