Three Cases of Idiopathic Calcinosis of the Scrotum.
- Author:
Kwang Man KIM
;
Kyung Sool KWON
;
Tae Ahn CHUNG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Calcinosis*;
Calcium;
Dermis;
Epidermal Cyst;
Foreign-Body Reaction;
Humans;
Potassium;
Pruritus;
Scrotum*;
Sensation;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1983;21(4):409-413
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The idiopathic calcinosis of the scrotum which was first described by Shapiro et al. in 1970 is usually multiple, asymptomatic nodules of the scrotal skin and is easily misdiagnosed clinically as calcified epidermal inclusion cyst or pilar cyst. We present three cases of the idiopathic calcinosis of the scrotum. Clinically these three patients showed slightly yellowish papules or nodules in the scrotum without any other cutaneous disorders and subjective symptoms except mild itching sensation in one case. Histopathologically calcium deposits were found in the dermis without any evidence of residual cysts, and partial foreign body reaction was seen around the calcified area in one case. Laboratory findings including serum calcium, phosphorous and potassium level were within normal limits.
