Calcifications Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Fibroma

2)-year-old child with solid lesion which comprised odontogenic epithelium strands, islands, and myxoid ectomesenchyme with focal areas of ghost cell differentiation and calcification [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Histologically, spindle cell proliferation with scattered calcifications and hyalinization was present. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

SPECT/CT revealed the activities were located in the frontal sinus, associated with scattered calcifications and well-defined margins. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Tendinitis

We present a case of acute retropharyngeal calcific tendinitis with an unusual location of calcification anterior to the C5-C6 disc. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

When involving the wrist, acute calcific tendinitis is often misdiagnosed and mistaken for infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Calcifications were located in the direct head in 1 patient and in the reflected head of the rectus femoris in 5. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthropathy

Note calcification of the meniscus (thin arrow) and marked femoropatellar osteoarthritic changes and anterior calcification (thick arrow). [musculoskeletalkey.com]

Superior or inferior patella ligament calcification (29%) and cartilage calcification (16%) were the most frequent radiologic findings. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Radiologically, these deposits may give rise to cloudlike synovial calcifications, fine irregular joint calcifications, and linear calcification spreading far from the joint [ajnr.org]

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Medial Sclerosis

In summary, this report highlights the atypical calcification pattern of Monckeberg medial calcific sclerosis mimicking malignant calcifications in breast requiring excision [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Skip to content medial calcific sclerosis Joe Segen 2016-11-13T17:39:27 00:00 plain film of major vessel with medial calcific sclerosis CARDIOLOGY, PATHOLOGY A type of dystrophic [newmedicalterms.com]

Medial calcific sclerosis Diagnosis in short Medial calcific sclerosis. H&E stain. [librepathology.org]

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Pineal Gland Cyst

Zimmerman RA, Bilaniuk LT (1982) Age-related incidence of pineal calcification detected by computed tomography. Radiology 142:659–662 Google Scholar 21. [link.springer.com]

Histological examination revealed a cyst wall 0.5 to 2.0 mm thick comprised of three layers: an outer fibrous layer, a middle layer of pineal parenchymal cells with variable calcification [thejns.org]

Histological examination revealed a cyst wall 0.5 to 2.0 mm thick comprised of three layers; an outer fibrous layer, a middle layer of pineal parenchymal cells with variable calcification [mayoclinic.pure.elsevier.com]

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Arteriosclerosis

BACKGROUND: Arteriosclerosis is a pathological, structural (media vascular calcification) and physiological (modified vascular smooth vessel cells; increased arterial stiffness [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In men, this association may partly be explained by calcifications of the abdominal aorta. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSIONS: Arteriosclerosis, especially increased superior mesenteric artery calcification, is associated with an increased likelihood of SBVLs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Pseudogout

Calcifications were detected as radiopaque spots within the cartilage matrix. [doi.org]

Calcification of the yellow ligament sometimes compresses the spinal cord and can induce myelopathy. Usually, the calcification does not induce acute neck pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Paradiaphyseal calcific tendinitis with cortical joint erosion. Arthritis Rheum 1994; 37: 718-723. [medigraphic.com]

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Pilomatrixoma

Therefore, when a giant tumour with abundant inner calcification is present in a young patient, the possibility of a pilomatrixoma should be considered. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These tumors may contain calcification, which, when present, is helpful in suggesting the diagnosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Other diagnoses included sebaceous and dermoid cysts, foreign body reaction, calcification in lymph gland, and fat necrosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Aortic Valve Stenosis

Therefore, we hypothesized that Gal-3 could mediate valve calcification in AS. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

There was also a negative correlation between the presence of macrophages/T cells and calcification. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Calcium tissue deposition observed in dilaysis patients have been linked to low level of Fetuin-A, a powerful inhibitor of ectopic calcification. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Aortic Stenosis with Bicuspid Valve

Abstract Percutaneous aortic balloon valvuloplasty failed to relieve the obstruction in 2 elderly patients with calcific aortic stenosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cardiac CASE NUMBER 4,555 Added December 10, 2013 Diagnosis Bicuspid Valve With Extensive Calcification and Aortic Stenosis Diagnosis Hidden - Click to View Pearls Cardiac [ctisus.com]

[…] edges of the valve which represents a specific additional cause of obstruction in calcific bicuspid aortic valve of the elderly. 1989 S. [karger.com]

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Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum

[…] cardiovascular system, exemplifying a model for conditions characterized by soft tissue calcification. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A selective and orally bioavailable TNAP inhibitor prevented calcification in ABCC6 mutant cells in vitro and attenuated both the development and progression of calcification [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lower limb arterial calcification (LLAC) was determined by non-contrast enhanced helicoidal CT-scan. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Bursitis

Subsequent examination revealed a thick calcification spreading along the subacromial-subdeltoid bursa space, suggesting acute calcific bursitis complicated by barbotage. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This paper reports a case of such calcification and its treatment using ultrasound-guided percutaneous lavage (UGPL). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

ISBN 9780071741460. v t e Soft tissue disorders / Rheumatism / Connective tissue arthropathy (M65–M79, 725–728) Capsular joint Synoviopathy Synovitis/Tenosynovitis Calcific [en.wikipedia.org]

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Aortic Valve Disorder

calcifications. [jasn.asnjournals.org]

Aortic calcification is a very complex active process involving the production of proteins that promote tissue calcification. [hindawi.com]

Epidemiology Aortic stenosis In developed countries, the most common cause of AS is calcific degeneration. [gponline.com]

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Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

[…] a horizontal lie, and the calcification is flushed if calcific material flows back into the syringe, lavage the calcific deposit with calcific debris layering dependently [radiopaedia.org]

Radiologic course of the calcific deposits in calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: does the initial radiologic aspect affect the final results? [journals.sagepub.com]

OBJECTIVE: This review discusses the efficacy of local corticosteroid injections in the treatment of rotator cuff tendinitis (except for frozen shoulder and calcific tendinitis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Breast Adenoma

Essential features Well circumscribed benign intraductal proliferation of tubules (no papillary component) May show calcification, hemorrhage, infarction, squamous or apocrine [pathologyoutlines.com]

Involuting fibroadenomas in older, typically postmenopausal patients may contain calcification, often producing the classic, coarse popcorn calcification appearance. [radiopaedia.org]

[…] resemble carcinoma at imaging, frozen or permanent section ( Breast Cancer 2006;13:354 ) Radiology description Mammography shows well to ill defined mass with / without calcification [pathologyoutlines.com]

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Pleural Calcification

Pulmonary calcifications associated with chronic renal failure are rare conditions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Mass miniature radiography in 1969 detected a high prevalence of pleural calcification in three villages in northwest Greece. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Three cases of pleural calcification associated with pancreatitis are reported, each of which showed bilateral basal curvilinear calcification. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Chondroma

Initially, a benign liver tumor with calcification was suspected, based on pre and intraoperative examination findings. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Keywords Chondroma Extraskeletal Diaphragmatic tumor Calcification This is a preview of subscription content, log in to check access. [link.springer.com]

On microscopic examination, the tumor displayed lobules of mature hyaline cartilage with numerous chondroblasts, coarse calcifications including chicken wire calcifications [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Exostosis

[…] due to trauma or psoriasis Ingrown toenail Amelanotic melanoma Osteochondroma Enchondroma Primary subungual calcification Best Tests Subscription Required Management Pearls [visualdx.com]

- cartilaginous cap displays irregular areas of calcification; - amount of calcification and bone formation increase w/ age; - Microscopic Exam: - on microscopic exam, cartilaginous [wheelessonline.com]

Surgical excision and repair of calcification of the tendo-Achilles. [podiatrytoday.com]

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Cystadenoma

Urachal borderline mucinous cystadenoma can be located by image examination, which may also offer several diagnostic tips according to separation, calcification, and enhancement [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In addition, calcifications are poorly imaged with MRI; thus, calcification is not used as an MRI criterion for the diagnosis of biliary cystadenocarcinoma. [emedicine.com]

A central stellate scar with calcification and a grapelike cluster of cysts and external lobulation strongly suggests serous cystadenoma. [emedicine.com]

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Tropical Pancreatitis

Plain radiographs (Panel A) and computed tomographic images (Panel B, coronal view) of the abdomen revealed coarse, well-defined, and dense calcifications within the body [nejm.org]

Tropical calcific pancreatitis. Ceylon Medical Journal, 53(1), pp.4–6. DOI: Published on 09 Dec 2008. Downloads PDF (EN) [cmj.sljol.info]

The pattern is typical of the large intraductal calculi of tropical calcific pancreatitis, which has been increasingly recognized as a cause of early-onset, nonalcoholic, [nejm.org]

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Constrictive Pericarditis

calcification PA and lateral close-ups show thick pericardial calcification around apex of heart from patient with history of tuberculous pericarditis Calcification is seen [learningradiology.com]

An 18-year-old boy with congenital erythropoietic porphyria and calcific constrictive pericarditis underwent total pericardiectomy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The presence of calcification supports the diagnosis, but not all patients with constrictive pericarditis have calcification [ 1 ]. [intjem.biomedcentral.com]

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Solid Ovarian Teratoma

May contain calcifications with acoustic shadows as a result. [stritch.luc.edu]

Tumors are heterogeneous, partially solid lesions Scattered calcifications Small foci of fat At CT and MR imaging, irregular solid component containing coarse calcifications [slideshare.net]

Low signal intensity can be present from hair or calcification. [jaocr.org]

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Ovarian Cystic Teratoma

It is usual to identify calcification within, often 'tooth like' in nature revealing its ectodermal origin. [apamedcentral.org]

Also, there was no calcification or toothlike structure shown on sonography and CT. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Fig 1 A, CT scan showing a heterogenic mass with calcifications. B, Preoperative plan abdominal x-ray showing numerous calcifications suggestive of teeth. [oooojournal.net]

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Breast Fibroadenoma

Calcification findings within fibroadenomas by mammogram have to be investigated. The age of a lump is usually reflected by calcifications. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The mass contains coarse calcifications. [sonoworld.com]

Involuting fibroadenomas in older, typically postmenopausal patients may contain calcification, often producing the classic, coarse popcorn calcification appearance. [radiopaedia.org]

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Crystal Arthropathy

Radiographic findings showed that 43 (86%) patients had meniscus calcifications, 20 (40%) radiocarpal and 16 (32%) calcification of the symphysis pubis. [doi.org]

The shoulder is the most common site of calcific tendinitis or bursitis [ 1 ]. [omicsonline.org]

The knee meniscus calcifications were the most sensitive single finding for establishing the diagnosis of CPPA. [doi.org]

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Pancreatic Atrophy

It was not associated with gender, other organ involvement, pattern of pancreas swelling (diffuse/focal), serum IgG4 level, alcohol intake, and pancreatic calcification on [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] hard to get life insurance and was looking clarification of the calcification and its effects in future life? [caring.com]

The calcification may have a focal, segmental, or diffuse distribution Chronic Pancreatitis. There a re innumerable calcifications in the region of the pancreas. [learningradiology.com]

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Chondroblastoma

The heterogeneous low signal intensity on T2-weighted imaging was correlated with various histopathologic components, including calcification and hemosiderin deposition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

On microscopic examination, the tumor displayed lobules of mature hyaline cartilage with numerous chondroblasts, coarse calcifications including chicken wire calcifications [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Microscopically, chondroblastic cell nests and calcification of locally "chicken wire" type around the cells are observed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Lower Extremity Arteriosclerosis

Calcification in the cardiovascular system can be classified into intimal atherosclerotic calcification, medial arterial calcification, and cardiac valve calcification [12 [journals.plos.org]

[…] that includes atherosclerosis and calcification in the inner layer of the artery wall ( tunica intima ), calcification of the internal elastic lamina, calcification of cardiac [en.wikipedia.org]

Plaques often undergo calcification. [radiopaedia.org]

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Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder

[…] the radiologic changes over time of calcific deposits. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder is a process involving calcium deposition commonly in the rotator cuff tendons. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSIONS: In patients with symptomatic calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, ultrasound treatment helps resolve calcifications and is associated with short-term clinical [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Mitral Valve Disease

[…] infiltrative calcification of the atrioventricular groove. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intraoperatively, we found severe calcification of the aortic root. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Transcatheter treatment of calcific mitral valve disease with commercially available balloon-expandable valves is feasible Current clinical outcomes are suboptimal, consequently [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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