Giant idiopathic scrotal calcinosis: an exceptional case report in Mauritania

Abstract

Abstract Background Scrotal calcinosis is a rare idiopathic and benign condition, first described over a century ago by Lewinski. We report an exceptional case due to its size of a scrotal calcinosis. Case presentation Our patient is a 60-year-old African man with no remarkable medical history who complains of a large scrotal mass that has been evolving for 20 years and which had been causing discomfort and sexual problems. We performed a one-step surgical excision of the scrotal mass. Histopathological evaluation of the specimen confirms scrotal calcinosis. Calcium and phosphate blood tests are within normal range. There has been no recurrence after a one-year follow-up. Conclusions Scrotal calcinosis is a rare and benign condition whose treatment is surgical once diagnosed and has a good prognosis.

Keywords

• Calcinosis
• Scrotal
• Idiopathic
• Surgical treatment