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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