Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis in a case who presented 20 years after the initiation of symptoms: a review of the literature

Clin Ter. 2014;165(5):239-41. doi: 10.7417/CT.2014.1752.

Abstract

Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis (ISC) is characterised by the presence of multiple firm scrotal nodules of unknown or controversial etiology. It is a rare, yet benign, entity of the scrotal skin. However, it affects the quality of life of the patients. Here, we describe a case report of ISC in a 50 year-old male patient with a 20 year-history of symptoms. Despite the delayed diagnosis, patient was treated with surgical excision succesfully. No recurrence has been seen by the end of the 3 years of follow-up. We also reviewed the literature.

Keywords: calcinosis; delayed diagnosis; male genital disease; scrotum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis / diagnosis
  • Calcinosis / pathology*
  • Calcinosis / surgery*
  • Genital Diseases, Male / diagnosis
  • Genital Diseases, Male / pathology
  • Genital Diseases, Male / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Quality of Life
  • Scrotum / pathology*
  • Scrotum / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome