Lymphatic filariasis

disorder

SNOMED 240820001CUI C0013882

Overview

Lymphatic filariasis is a disorder.

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Treatments & Interventions

Diethylcarbamazine

substance

Ivermectin

substance

Diethylcarbamazine citrate

substance

Research Evidence

Peer-reviewed studies linked via MeSH term "Elephantiases" from the MEDLINE/PubMed database.

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Associations between podoconiosis and pedogenic factors globally - A systematic review.

[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · PLoS Negl Trop Dis · 2025

PMID: 40623043Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)

The impact of podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis, and leprosy on disability and mental well-being: A systematic review.

[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · PLoS Negl Trop Dis · 2021

PMID: 34237079Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)

Mapping the global distribution of podoconiosis: Applying an evidence consensus approach.

[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · PLoS Negl Trop Dis · 2019

PMID: 31790408Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)

Global epidemiology of podoconiosis: A systematic review.

[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · PLoS Negl Trop Dis · 2018

PMID: 29494642Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)

Spatial distribution of podoconiosis in relation to environmental factors in Ethiopia: a historical review.

[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · PLoS One · 2013

PMID: 23874587Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)

Lymphoedema management to prevent acute dermatolymphangioadenitis in podoconiosis in northern Ethiopia (GoLBeT): a pragmatic randomised controlled trial.

[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · Lancet Glob Health · 2018

PMID: 29773516RCTFull text (PMC)

Podoconiosis treatment in northern Ethiopia (GoLBet): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · Trials · 2015

PMID: 26177812RCTFull text (PMC)

Intensive outpatient treatment of elephantiasis.

[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · Int Angiol · 2012

PMID: 22990514RCT

Podoconiosis: Review of this Unusual Cause of Lower Extremity Lymphedema and its Global Health Burden.

[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] · J Drugs Dermatol · 2025

PMID: 40627571Review

Genital elephantiasis: Surgical treatment and reconstruction.

[object Object], [object Object] · J Chin Med Assoc · 2024

PMID: 37962359ReviewFull text (PMC)

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Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Signs & Symptoms

Based on Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) disease-phenotype annotations.

Abnormality of the lymphatic system

Very frequent (80-99%)HP:0100763

Lymphoedema

Very frequent (80-99%)HP:0001004

Predominantly lower limb lymphedema

Very frequent (80-99%)HP:0003550

Swollen lymph nodes

Very frequent (80-99%)HP:0002716

Circulating immune complexes

Frequent (30-79%)HP:0012224

Epidermal hyperkeratosis

Frequent (30-79%)HP:0000962

Hypereosinophilia

Frequent (30-79%)HP:0032061

Inflammation of the lymph nodes

Frequent (30-79%)HP:0002840

Pain

Frequent (30-79%)HP:0012531

Patchy darkened skin

Frequent (30-79%)HP:0000953

Tiredness

Frequent (30-79%)HP:0012378

Abnormal scrotum morphology

Occasional (5-29%)HP:0000045

Coughing

Occasional (5-29%)HP:0012735

Hydrocele testis

Occasional (5-29%)HP:0000034

Inflammation of testicles

Occasional (5-29%)HP:0100796

Lung disease

Occasional (5-29%)HP:0002088

Lymphangiectasia

Occasional (5-29%)HP:0031842

Opportunistic bacterial infection

Occasional (5-29%)HP:0032260

Opportunistic infection

Occasional (5-29%)HP:0031690

Pyrexia

Occasional (5-29%)HP:0001945

Renal anomalies

Occasional (5-29%)HP:0000077

Restrictive respiratory disease

Occasional (5-29%)HP:0002091

Vaginal hydrocele

Occasional (5-29%)HP:0100673

Wheezing

Occasional (5-29%)HP:0030828

Ankle swelling

Very rare (1-4%)HP:0001785

Blood in urine

Very rare (1-4%)HP:0000790

Epididymitis

Very rare (1-4%)HP:0000031

Glomerulonephritis

Very rare (1-4%)HP:0000099

Knee osteoarthritis

Very rare (1-4%)HP:0005086

Nephrosis

Very rare (1-4%)HP:0000100

Related Conditions

Infection by Wuchereria bancrofti(child)

Infection by Brugia malayi(child)

Elephantiasis of eyelid(child)

Filarial abscess(child)

Onchocercal elephantiasis(child)

Timorian filarial lymphodoema(child)

Disorder of lymphatic system(parent)

Filariosis(parent)

Lymphatic oedema(parent)

Quick Facts

SNOMED CT: 240820001
UMLS CUI: C0013882
Fully Specified Name: Lymphatic filariasis (disorder)
Specialists: 0
Diagnostic Biomarkers: 0
HPO Phenotypes: 30
Known Treatments: 3

Medical Disclaimer

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Clinical content is derived from the SNOMED CT clinical ontology and curated medical knowledge graphs.