Chyloderma

Chyloderma is swelling of the scrotum resulting from chronic lymphatic obstruction. Obstruction may be caused by a nematode such as Wuchereria bancrofti. This condition is also known as lymphscrotum or elephantiasis scroti.

See also

Life cycle of Wuchereria bancrofti, a parasite that causes lymphatic filariasis

• Filariasis
• Lymphatic system