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Surgery
Idiopathic calcinosis cutis of scrotum (ICCS): excision with scrotoplasty
  1. Karthick Ganesan,
  2. Neeraj Kumar,
  3. Shruthi Chandrasekar and
  4. Maneesh Singhal
  1. Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
  1. Correspondence to Professor Maneesh Singhal; drmaneesh{at}gmail.com

Abstract

Scrotal calcinosis is an infrequent benign pathological condition characterised by the presence of multiple calcified nodules on the skin of the scrotum. Despite the formulation of several theories, the precise pathogenesis of this condition remains a subject of controversy within the scientific community. The predominant concern associated with scrotal calcinosis is of an aesthetic nature, and histological examination serves as the definitive method for confirmation of the diagnosis. The manifestation of scrotal nodules and cysts is an uncommon occurrence, and in cases where these manifestations are asymptomatic, the diagnostic timeframe may extend over several years, potentially spanning decades. Surgical excision of the calcified lesions is the established treatment modality, serving both diagnostic and therapeutic objectives.

  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • General surgery

https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2024-259920

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    • Contributors KG, NK, SC and MS were responsible for the drafting of the text, sourcing, and editing of clinical images, investigation results, drawing original diagrams and algorithms, and critical revision for important intellectual content. KG, NK, SC and MS gave final approval of the manuscript. MS is the guarantor.

    • Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.

    • Case reports provide a valuable learning resource for the scientific community and can indicate areas of interest for future research. They should not be used in isolation to guide treatment choices or public health policy.

    • Competing interests None declared.

    • Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.