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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-11 | Issue-08
Idiopathic Scrotal Calcinosis: Surgical Treatment of a Rare Cutaneous Disorder
H. Sqalli Houssaini, C. Hmidi, S. Ezzaim, I. Moutahir, J. Hafidi, N. Gharib, A. Abbassi, S. El Mazouz
Published: Aug. 8, 2023 | 115 97
DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2023.v11i08.010
Pages: 1462-1463
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Abstract
Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis is a rare, painless and benign disease characterized by the presence of multiple painless calcified nodules of the scrotum with no abnormalities of phosphocalcic metabolism. The main reason for consult among patients is the aesthetic discomfort. Histology shows basophilic calcium deposits in the scrotal dermis and calcified fibroids surrounded by foreign body giant cell granulomas. Treatment is based on surgical removal of the nodules. We report the case of a 27-year-old patient with no notable pathological history who consulted for multiple cystic nodular lesions of the scrotum, painless and non- infected, with no notion of previous trauma, evolving for 12 years. The patient underwent surgical removal of the scrotal nodules under local anesthesia. No recurrence was noted; the follow-up was one year. After a review of the literature, we discuss the pathogenic, clinical and therapeutic aspects of this poorly understood pathology.