title: Scrotal calcinosis: pathogenetic link with epidermal cyst.
abstract: Scrotal calcinosis is a rare entity characterised by multiple calcified nodules in the scrotal skin. Various pathogenetic mechanisms have been postulated in the literature to explain the origin of these nodules; however, debate continues among variable opinions and evidence. We report two cases of scrotal calcinosis developing from an epidermoid cyst with demonstration of pathology at various stages, thereby suggesting calcification of epidermal cysts as an initiating event in the pathogenesis of the disease, at least in a few cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Kalpana Chawla Govt. Medical College, Karnal, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Anjali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Solanki
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Kalpana Chawla Govt. Medical College, Karnal, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Shveta
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Narang
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Cygnus Sanjiv Bansal Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Rohit
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kathpalia
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Apul
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Goel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery