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. 2013 May-Jun;7(5-6):E439-41.
doi: 10.5489/cuaj.1387.

Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis: A rare entity and a review of the literature

Alexandre Pompeo  1 , Wilson R Molina, Garrett D Pohlman, David Sehrt, Fernando J Kim
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Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis: A rare entity and a review of the literature

Alexandre Pompeo et al. Can Urol Assoc J. 2013 May-Jun.

Abstract

Scrotal calcinosis is a rare condition with presentation including intradermal nodules varying in size and number. Differentials include calcification of epidermal or pilar cysts noted by the presence of keratinaceous debris. We present 2 cases of scrotal calcinosis at our institution.

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Fig. 1.
Fig. 1.
Preoperative aspect: multiple subcutaneous nodules within the scrotal wall.
Fig. 2.
Fig. 2.
(Left) surgical aspect after 3 days; (Middle) 1 month after; (Right) 3 months after the procedure.
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Fig. 3.
(Top Left) low power with large dermal deposit of calcium and smaller punctate deposits superficial to that; (Top Right) high power to demonstrate large dermal deposit; (Bottom Left) multiple large dermal calcium deposits at low power; (Bottom Right) multiple large dermal calcium deposits at high power.
Fig. 4.
Fig. 4.
Preoperative aspect: multiple cysts involving the right hemi scrotum.
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