Case 188. Filariasis (elephantiasis) (28 y-o M)

　 　 　 　
　 Biopsy from the groin lymph node and thickened scrotal skin of a Formosan patient 　
　 　 　 　

　

 　 Marked lymphangiectasia is seen in the fibrotic dermal connective tissue (HE). The epidermis is acanthotic. The features represent chronic lymph stasis.