Scrotal Calcinosis Managed at Zinvie Hospital in Benin: Review of the Literature

Abstract

Background: Scrotal calcinosis is a rare idiopathic pathology. The aim of our study was to describe the etiopathogenic and therapeutic aspects of scrotal calcinosis. Case Report: This was a 38-year-old patient who consulted us for painless nodules of the scrotum that had been evolving for 15 years and who was seeking treatment for aesthetic reasons. Clinical and paraclinical examination led to the diagnosis of scrotal calcinosis. A scrotal excision, including all lesions, and a scrotal plasty were performed. The diagnosis of scrotal calcinosis was confirmed by histopathological examination of the surgical specimen. Postoperative follow-up was straightforward after 18 months. Conclusion: Scrotal calcinosis is a rare and benign condition. The etiology remains unclear, and treatment is limited to surgical excision of the nodules, which also restores the aesthetics of the bursa. However, the risk of recurrence is not zero.