Scrotolith

Case contributed by Johan Christian Kjeldbæk
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Feeling of a lump in the left testicle, in addition to a swelling sensation in the left scrotal area for several months.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

scrotolith

ultrasound

Left sided hydrocele and a mobile hyperechoic extratesticular calcification with posterior acoustic shadowing, measuring approximately 1 cm.

Case Discussion

Extratesticular calcifications (scrotolith) are a benign finding. The scrotlith was shown to be free floating (not shown). The patient had no prior history of trauma or infection in the scrotal area.

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