Multiple scrotal swellings: a rare case of idiopathic scrotal calcinosis
Journal Title: Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
We present a rare case of idiopathic calcinosis of scrotum. The patient presented with multiple scrotal swellings associated with on and off itching and without any other symptoms for 3 years. These swellings were clinically diagnosed as multiple sebaceous cysts of scrotum. Histopathological examination revealed calcinosis of the scrotum.
Authors and Affiliations
Madan M. | Department of General Surgery, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar 563 101, Karnataka, India, Mahesh M. S. | Department of General Surgery, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar 563 101, Karnataka, India, Vijay P. Agrawal| Department of General Surgery, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar 563 101, Karnataka, India, Avinash P. Reddy| Department of General Surgery, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar 563 101, Karnataka, India
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