A 64-year-old man can no longer fit into even the biggest
custom-made trousers as his leg has grown to an enormous
size, Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire, UK.
Michael
Cull rarely leaves his home due to discomfort, and is often the butt of
‘Elephant Man’ jokes in the street. The growth on the leg began after a
car accident 10 years ago since then it swelled to almost twenty
kilograms.
Mr Cull has been diagnosed with elephantiasis a disease often found in Third World countries. Although tests have shown no sign of the parasite which often causes it.
Cull,
a retired computer technician was told he could have an operation on
the leg, but later the doctor backed out. Mr Cull said: “I have no idea how I stand legally on this. One minute I’m told I’ll get the operation, the next I’m told I won’t.
Michael Cull has been the butt of Elephant Man jokes ever since his leg swelled up to a weight of 20 kilos
Mr Cull has been diagnosed with elephantiasis a disease often found in Third World countries. Although tests have shown no sign of the parasite which often causes it.
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