Growth of filaria worms inside lymph vessels causes their blockage

Lymphoma

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Lymphoderma

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Lymphocytoma

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Lymphoreticulosis

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Solution

The correct option is B Lymphoderma
Lymphatic filariasis, transmitted by mosquitoes is the most common cause of lymphedema in endemic countries. These larvae entering humans after infected mosquito bites grow in the lymphatics to adult worms that cause damage to lymphatics resulting in dilatation of lymph vessels.

So, the correct answer is 'Lymphoderma'.

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