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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2].

Synonyms and keywords:: Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis, idiopathic calcified nodules of the scrotum,

Overview

Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis (also known as idiopathic calcified nodules of the scrotum^[1]) is a cutaneous condition characterized by calcification of the skin resulting from the deposition of calcium and phosphorus occurring on the scrotum.^[2]^:528 However, the levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood are normal.^[3] Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis typically affects young males, with an onset between adolescence and early adulthood.^[3] The scrotal calcinosis appears, without any symptoms, as yellowish nodules that range in size from 1 mm to several centimeters.^[4]

Pathogenesis

The cause is not well defined.^[5]^[4]

Physical examination

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Treatment

Treatment may involve surgery,^[6] which is currently the only recommended intervention.^[4] Surgery should include the removal of even small nodules, to prevent the recurrence of the scrotal calcinosis.^[4]

History

Scrotal calcinosis was first described in 1883 by Lewinski.^[4]

References

↑ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
↑ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 Grenader, Tal; Shavit, Linda (Aug 18, 2011). "Scrotal Calcinosis". New England Journal of Medicine. 365 (7): 647–647. doi:10.1056/NEJMicm1013803.
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 ^4.4 Khallouk, A (2011). "Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis: a non-elucidated pathogenesis and its surgical treatment". Reviews in urology. 13 (2): 95–7. PMID 21935341. Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (help)
↑ Dubey S, Sharma R, Maheshwari V (2010). "Scrotal calcinosis: idiopathic or dystrophic?". Dermatol. Online J. 16 (2): 5. PMID 20178701.
↑ Karaca M, Taylan G, Akan M, Eker G, Gideroglu K, Gul AE (April 2010). "Idiopathic Scrotal Calcinosis: Surgical Treatment and Histopathologic Evaluation of Etiology". Urology. 76 (6): 1493–1495. doi:10.1016/j.urology.2010.02.001. PMID 20381842.

[Bolognia-1] Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.

[Andrews-2] James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.

[NEJM_image-3] 3.0 ^3.1 Grenader, Tal; Shavit, Linda (Aug 18, 2011). "Scrotal Calcinosis". New England Journal of Medicine. 365 (7): 647–647. doi:10.1056/NEJMicm1013803.

[Khallouk-4] 4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 ^4.4 Khallouk, A (2011). "Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis: a non-elucidated pathogenesis and its surgical treatment". Reviews in urology. 13 (2): 95–7. PMID 21935341. Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (help)

[pmid20178701-5] Dubey S, Sharma R, Maheshwari V (2010). "Scrotal calcinosis: idiopathic or dystrophic?". Dermatol. Online J. 16 (2): 5. PMID 20178701.

[pmid20381842-6] Karaca M, Taylan G, Akan M, Eker G, Gideroglu K, Gul AE (April 2010). "Idiopathic Scrotal Calcinosis: Surgical Treatment and Histopathologic Evaluation of Etiology". Urology. 76 (6): 1493–1495. doi:10.1016/j.urology.2010.02.001. PMID 20381842.

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