Calcinosis of the scrotum is characterized by multiple small asymptomatic nodules involving the scrotal skin. The nodules usually appear in childhood and continue to enlarge and multiply over time. At present, the etiology of these nodules is unknown. Trauma to and calcification of the dartos muscle or the eccrine glands are some other theories of the origin of the calcinosis.
In some cases, the histology shows calcified epidermoid cysts.
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Codes
ICD10CM:
E83.50 – Unspecified disorder of calcium metabolism
L94.2 – Calcinosis cutis
N49.2 – Inflammatory disorders of scrotum
SNOMEDCT:
403571009 – Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis
E83.50 – Unspecified disorder of calcium metabolism
L94.2 – Calcinosis cutis
N49.2 – Inflammatory disorders of scrotum
SNOMEDCT:
403571009 – Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis
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Last Reviewed:09/30/2024
Last Updated:10/06/2024
Last Updated:10/06/2024
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