Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis

Case contributed by Pramod Gupta
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Nodules in the scrotal skin for years, patient has cosmetic concerns. Urology service requested ultrasound.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
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Ultrasound shows oval circumscribed hyperechoic smooth oval avascular nodules in the dermis of scrotum.

mri
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T1
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Axial T2
fat sat
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C+ fat sat
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Nodules in the dermis of the scrotum are T1 and T2 hypointense on MRI with no enhancement post contrast suggesting calcified components.

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CT scan confirms the calcific nature of these nodules, findings consistent with idiopathic scrotal calcinosis.

Case Discussion

Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis is rare benign condition, characterized by presence of multiple nodules in the dermis of scrotum filled with chalky material/calcium deposits. The diagnosis can easily be confirmed by depiction of calcific content of nodules on imaging.

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