Scrotal Calcinosis, Dystrophic or Idiopathic, Does It Matter? A Case Report

Abstract

Scrotal calcinosis is a rare condition with controversy surrounding its unclear etiopathogenesis. Several schools of thought have emerged from recent publications supported by histological findings seen in the respective cases reported. The recommendation of surgery as management, and its outcome, however, have remained the same throughout history. This paper reports a 36-year-old male who presented with gradually progressing multiple pruritic nodules over the scrotum who underwent wide excision with favorable outcome on follow up. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of scrotal calcinosis and showed evidence of intact epidermoid cysts that have undergone dystrophic calcification.