Calcinosis escrotal idiopática: Reporte de un caso.

Abstract

Calcium participates in many physiological processes. Calcinosis cutis is a disease caused by calcium deposition in the dermis. Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis (ICS) is a common form of idiopathic calcinosis cutis. A 28-year-old male patient was evaluated, with symptoms of multiple white masses in the scrotum, of various sizes, not painful. Calcium and phosphorus levels were with-in normal ranges, characteristic of idiopathic calcinosis, while vitamin D and PTH were outside the normal limits. Minor surgery was performed on circum-scribed nodular lesions of various sizes with regular borders. Post-biopsy histo-logical examination confirmed the diagnosis of calcinosis cutis. A low-calcium diet was prescribed as a long-term preventive method. Despite the infrequency of this condition, it should be taken into account when making a differential diagnosis. Its etiology is still unknown and it can present asymptomatically. The important thing is to provide the patient with a better quality of life, avoid discomfort and low self-esteem due to the aesthetic aspect.