From Curiosity to Diagnosis: Unveiling the Enigma of Idiopathic Scrotal Nodules
A BSTRACT Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis is a rare disorder presenting with firm and painless nodules on the scrotal skin. The pathogenesis remains controversial, and the condition is typically asymptomatic, though it may cause aesthetic concerns. Diagnosis is confirmed through histopathological examination, and treatment involves surgical excision of the lesions. Scrotal calcinosis, though rare, can significantly affect a patient’s quality of life due to cosmetic concerns. Surgical excision provides both a diagnostic and therapeutic solution with favorable outcomes. This case highlights the importance of recognizing scrotal calcinosis in the differential diagnosis of scrotal nodules and underscores the positive impact of surgical treatment on both aesthetic and psychological well-being.
Authors
- Sushama Gurwale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9258-547X)
- Charusheela Gore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3158-485X)
- Abhishek Tambile
- Akshi Raj
- Madhuri Singh
Institutions
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_1205_24
- Primary Topic
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00