[One-staged surgical technique for scrotal calcinosis]

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Urology
• Surgical Oncology

Background:

• Idiopathic calcinosis cutis presents as rare scrotal nodules, impacting patient quality of life despite being benign.
• The exact cause of this condition remains unknown, classifying it as idiopathic.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report surgical management experience with diffuse scrotal calcinosis.
• To evaluate the efficacy of a one-staged resection technique for scrotal calcinosis cutis.

Main Methods:

• A cohort of 7 patients with diffuse scrotal calcinosis cutis underwent one-staged resection between 2012 and 2015.
• The surgical approach involved an elliptic resection, creating a scrotal lift shape.
• Outcomes, including patient satisfaction and sexual quality of life, were assessed via questionnaire.

Main Results:

• The one-staged procedure resulted in no postoperative complications.
• High aesthetic outcomes and significant improvement in sexual quality of life were reported.
• No recurrence was observed during a 2-year follow-up period.

Conclusions:

• A one-staged surgical treatment for scrotal calcinosis cutis is simple, effective, and improves patient quality of life and self-esteem.
• This approach achieves excellent aesthetic and functional results, contrasting with potentially time-consuming multi-staged resections.