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Elephantiasis, X-ray
Elephantiasis. Coloured X-ray showing the lower leg of a patient with elephantiasis, a condition where the lymph vessels (red) become blocked. The vessels are visible due to the injection of a substance that absorbs X-rays. Lymph vessels carry fluid to allow the exchange of water, salts, proteins and other substances between the blood and tissues. Blockage causes fluid build-up (oedema), leading to severe swelling. The most common cause of elephantiasis is infection with parasitic worms (filariasis), which can affect the limbs, breasts, scrotum or vulva. The bones of the lower leg and foot are also seen (purple)
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Ankle Blockage Bones Contrast Medium Enlarged Enlargement Fibula Foot Infection Lymphatic System Node Nodes Obstruction Oedema Parasites Parasitic Radiograph Radiography Swelling Swollen Tibia Vessels Condition Disorder Elephantiasis Health Care
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.2cm x 24.4cm (6.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Science Photo Library showcases the debilitating condition of elephantiasis, as seen through a coloured X-ray. The image focuses on the lower leg of a patient afflicted with this disease, which occurs when the lymph vessels become obstructed and unable to properly carry fluid throughout the body. The vibrant red lines in the X-ray represent these blocked lymph vessels, made visible by injecting a substance that absorbs X-rays. Lymph vessels play a crucial role in facilitating the exchange of water, salts, proteins, and other substances between blood and tissues. When blockages occur, fluid accumulates (known as edema), resulting in severe swelling. Elephantiasis is most commonly caused by infection with parasitic worms called filariasis. This parasitic infection can affect various parts of the body such as limbs, breasts, scrotum or vulva. In addition to showcasing these swollen lymphatic vessels, this remarkable image also reveals the bones of the lower leg and foot in striking purple hues. By capturing this medical anomaly through radiography techniques like contrast medium injection and highlighting key terms such as tropical medicine and health care delivery systems like lymphangiography or lymphography; Science Photo Library offers an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to understand and treat conditions related to elephantiasis or its underlying causes.
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