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Question 20190094
Inquiry Details
References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3470531/
Question:
Reportability/Heme & Lymphoid Neoplasms--Skin: Is elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) reportable as a lymphoma? See Discussion.
Discussion:
The autopsy report indicated a diagnosis of: Skin: Hyperkeratosis and pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia as well as reactive angioendotheliomatosis indicating Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa.
Answer:
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is not reportable. ENV is a rare form of chronic lymphedema caused by any number of conditions including neoplasms, trauma, radiation treatment, congestive heart failure, obesity, hypothyroidism, chronic venous stasis, and parasitic infection.
Cancer Site Category:
Heme & Lymphoid Neoplasms, Skin
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
Reportability
Year:
2019
