Lymphatic filariasis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]

Physical Examination

Vital signs

Temperature

• May be increased

Lungs

• Ronchi may be present in patients with Pulmonary tropical eosinophilia syndrome

Extremities

• Lymphedema
• Elephantiasis
• Lymphangitis

Genitals

• Hydrocele
• Scrotal elephantiasis

Other

• Lymphadenopathies