Scrotal Calcinosis: A Case Report and Review of Pathogenesis and Surgical Management
Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis is an uncommon benign disorder of the scrotal skin which is characterized by multiple calcified intradermal nodules. We report a 33-year old with asymptomatic multiple calcified scrotal skin nodules. He had wide excision of the lesions and direct closure of the scrotum....
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| description | Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis is an uncommon benign disorder of the scrotal skin which is characterized by multiple calcified intradermal nodules. We report a 33-year old with asymptomatic multiple calcified scrotal skin nodules. He had wide excision of the lesions and direct closure of the scrotum. We review the pathogenesis and surgical treatment options for this rare disease of the scrotum. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-912b8085d9da4e9380b7b0a8e542e9c12025-08-20T03:19:42ZengWileyCase Reports in Urology2090-696X2090-69782012-01-01201210.1155/2012/475246475246Scrotal Calcinosis: A Case Report and Review of Pathogenesis and Surgical ManagementUsman M. Tela0M. Bashir Ibrahim1Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri 1414, Borno, NigeriaPlastic and Reconstructive Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri 1414, Borno, NigeriaIdiopathic scrotal calcinosis is an uncommon benign disorder of the scrotal skin which is characterized by multiple calcified intradermal nodules. We report a 33-year old with asymptomatic multiple calcified scrotal skin nodules. He had wide excision of the lesions and direct closure of the scrotum. We review the pathogenesis and surgical treatment options for this rare disease of the scrotum.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/475246 |
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| title | Scrotal Calcinosis: A Case Report and Review of Pathogenesis and Surgical Management |
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| title_short | Scrotal Calcinosis: A Case Report and Review of Pathogenesis and Surgical Management |
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