Idiopathic calcinosis of the scrotum and literature review

VernacularTitle:特发性阴囊钙沉着症五例并文献复习
Author: Jing YE ; Mingzhi NIU ; Jiangping GAO ; Gang GUO ; Zhiqiang CHEN ; Fugui GAO ; Guofeng QIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Scrotum mass; Idiopathic calcinosis of the scrotum; Surgical operation
From: Clinical Medicine of China 2012;28(3):315-317
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the clinical features,diagnosis and treatment experience of idiopathic calcinosis of the scrotum(ICS).Methods We report 5 cases with a 4-month to 20-year history of ICS.The related literatures were reviewed.Results The multiple scrotum masses in these patients were increased slowly in size and number.The levels of blood calcium and phosphorus were normal.Histopathologically,nodules were composed of basophilic calcified material and located in the dermis.There was no epithelial lining around the calcified nodules.Conclusion ICS is a rare localized benign disease.The diagnosis of the tumor relies largely on the histopathology.Surgical excision is the best choice for treatment.