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Surgically Treated Giant Idiopathic Calcinosis of the Scrotum
Yasue Kurokawa1, Hiroto Hosoyamada1, Masahiro Kuwabara1
1From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan.
Abstract:
Idiopathic calcinosis of the scrotum, first identified in the 1970s, is a rare condition typically affecting young men. This report presented a case of a 38-year-old man with no significant medical history who had been aware of a scrotal mass for 10 years, noting a gradual increase in its size. Upon presentation to our hospital, the lesions on both sides of the scrotum were larger than an adult's palm, greatly affecting his daily life. A biopsy revealed numerous calcifications without clear underlying pathology, leading to a diagnosis of idiopathic calcinosis of the scrotum. Complete lesion excision and defect reconstruction with a skin graft showed favorable outcomes. This case was notable because the scrotal mass size (2 pieces measuring 20 × 11 cm) was greater than those detailed previously. Skin grafting was indicated after extensive lesion excision, which has been found effective for scrotal reconstruction.
