Idiopathic Scrotal Calcinosis – A Case Report

Authors

  • Uwe Wollina Städtisches Klinikum Dresden - Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Dresden, Sachsen
  • Jacqueline Schönlebe Städtisches Klinikum Dresden - Center of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Dresden
  • Katlein França Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences; Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
  • Georgi Tchernev Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatologic Surgery, Medical Institute of Ministry of Interior, Sofia; Onkoderma, Policlinic for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Sofia
  • Torello Lotti University of Rome, Institute of Deramtology, Rome

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2018.032

Keywords:

Scrotum, Idiopathic calcinosis, Scrotal cysts, Surgery, Histopathology

Abstract

Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis is a rare disorder presenting with firm and painless nodules on the scrotal skin. The most common site is the frontal aspect of the scrotum whereas the dorsal aspect with the transition to the perineum is rarely involved. Surgery is the gold standard of treatment.

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Published

2018-01-10

How to Cite

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Wollina U, Schönlebe J, França K, Tchernev G, Lotti T. Idiopathic Scrotal Calcinosis – A Case Report. Open Access Maced J Med Sci [Internet]. 2018 Jan. 10 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];6(1):108-9. Available from: https://oamjms.eu/index.php/mjms/article/view/oamjms.2018.032

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