IDIOPATHIC SCROTAL CALCINOSIS - A CASE REPORT WITH REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Dr. Sakshi Kawatra; Dr. Sudhamani S.; Dr. Prakash Roplekar

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

IDIOPATHIC SCROTAL CALCINOSIS - A CASE REPORT WITH REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Dr. Sakshi Kawatra, Dr. Sudhamani S. , Dr. Prakash Roplekar

Abstract :

Scrotal Calcinosis is a rare condition which is characterised by the presence of multiple calcified nodules withinthe scrotal skin. It is mostly asymptomatic and patients come to clinical attentionfor cosmetic reasons.We report one such case ina 29 year old male with scrotal swelling since 4 months with no other complaints.

Excised scrotal wall histopathologically showed normal skin lining and dermis showed multiplecalcified nodules surrounded byforeign body giant cell reaction and chronic inflammatory cell infiltrate.

Based on this features a diagnosis of Idiopathic Scrotal Calcinosis was made.