COMBINED SURGICAL CORRECTION OF BILATERAL CONGENITAL LOWER LIMB LYMPHEDEMA WITH ASSOCIATED ANOMALIES

R Avrahami, M Haddad, A Zelikovski

Abstract


An unusual combination of congenital malformations in a 16-year-old emotionallydisturbed man is described. The anomalies included severe congenital bilateral leg lymphedema,bilateral gynecomastia, unilateral cataract, and malformed external genitalia. Genetic andhormonal investigations were unremarkable. Multiple concomitant operations (vascular andplastic surgeons) to correct the deformities and restore physical well-being and self-esteem wereundertaken.

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