Karray O, Dhaoui A, Boulma R, Bellil K, Khouni H. Scrotal calcinosis: two case reports.
J Med Case Rep 2017;
11:312. [PMID:
29101926 PMCID:
PMC5671649 DOI:
10.1186/s13256-017-1451-8]
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Abstract
Background
Scrotal calcinosis is a rare and benign condition. It usually gives rise to few symptoms, and the impact is mainly functional and aesthetic. It is considered part of dystrophic calcinosis cutis. Surgical management is the only curative approach, and recurrence has been described in few cases.
Case presentation
We report cases of two North African white patients with operated scrotal calcinosis. We describe the clinical and histological aspects as well as a pathogenic hypothesis and surgical management principles.
Conclusions
A surgical approach to scrotal calcinosis must consider the aesthetic and functional aspects postoperatively. A complete excision prevents recurrence. Psychological support is required in association with surgery because the lesions are benign and concern an intimate part of the body.
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