Calcifications: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Calcifications

Investigate for hypoparathyroidism in the presence of basal ganglia calcification. 2. [bcmj.org]

Intracranial calcification is one of the features of chronic hypocalcemia, and the calcifications typically involve basal ganglia, thalami, and the cerebellum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is associated with BG calcifications, but extensive intracranial calcifications outside the BG are extremely rare. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum

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

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

Calcinosis Circumscripta

Arthroscopy showed a calcific deposition between the labrum and capsule in the form of calcinosis circumscripta. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Keywords: Calcinosis circumscripta, calcinosis cutis, subcutaneous calcification, morphea How to cite this article: Yadav P, Thind SS. [mjdrdypu.org]

We present 2 cases of arthroscopic removal of a calcific deposition in the form of calcinosis circumscripta between the labrum and capsule of the hip joint. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

[…] dialysis, the central nervous system calcification is a very rare condition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chest and hand X-rays showed a progressive reduction in calcifications. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chest radiographs exhibited calcifications in the mediastinum. Further imaging revealed extensive cardiac calcifications on computed tomography of the chest. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gorlin Syndrome

Bridging of sella turcica due to calcification of the diaphragm sellae is seen in 60-80% of patients. Our patient had calcification of Falx cerebri. [e-ijd.org]

Calcification of the falx cerebri (visible on skull x-ray) is present in the majority of affected individuals by age 20. [genedx.com]

The TC examination proved the calcification of falx cerebri and confirmed the clinically diagnosed macrocephaly while the chest X-ray revealed the presence of a bifid rib. [revistasrd.ro]

Limited Cutaneous Systemic Scleroderma

Surgical removal of the calcification provided pain relief; however, there was no return in sensibility. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract The management of non-healing leg ulcers in patients with CREST syndrome and subdermal calcification is rarely reported in medical literature. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Although subcutaneous calcification is often seen with CREST syndrome, this case is unusual in that the area of involvement was much larger than previously described. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Calcinosis Universalis

[…] reported to have soft tissue calcification. [jstage.jst.go.jp]

Keywords: Calcinosis circumscripta, calcinosis cutis, subcutaneous calcification, morphea How to cite this article: Yadav P, Thind SS. [mjdrdypu.org]

[…] antibody to basal ganglia calcification have been proposed. [jstage.jst.go.jp]

Generalized Arterial Calcification of Infancy

Entry H01002 Disease Name Generalized arterial calcification of infancy Description Generalized arterial calcification of infancy (GACI) is a rare and often fatal genetic [genome.jp]

Due to extensive calcification of the arterial tunica media associated with intimal proliferation, the defect leads to vascular occlusions. [thieme-connect.com]

[…] arterial calcification of infancy (GACI) is a rare genetic disorder consisting of diffuse arterial calcification and intimal proliferation. [humpath.com]

Autosomal Recessive Hypophosphatemic Rickets Type 2

Rickets, Hypophosphatemic Familial Hypophosphatemic Rickets Arteriosclerosis Calcinosis Vascular Calcification Arm Group Label: CRF completion Description: Individuals with [ichgcp.net]

Generalized arterial calcification of infancy Other names Idiopathic infantile arterial calcification (IIAC), arterial calcification of infancy, idiopathic arterial calcification [en.wikipedia.org]

calcification of infancy [GACI] and autosomal recessive hypophosphatemic rickets type 2 [ARHR2]). [apnews.com]

Generalized Arterial Calcification of Infancy 2

Entry H01002 Disease Name Generalized arterial calcification of infancy Description Generalized arterial calcification of infancy (GACI) is a rare and often fatal genetic [genome.jp]

[…] on Idiopathic infantile arterial calcification Idiopathic infantile arterial calcification in the news Blogs on Idiopathic infantile arterial calcification Directions to [wikidoc.org]

[…] wall calcification. [pediatriconcall.com]

Generalized Arterial Calcification of Infancy 1

Raphael SS et al. (1970) Arterial medial calcification of infancy in brothers. 7. None (1974) Idiopathic arterial calcification in infancy. 8. [moldiag.com]

Generalized arterial calcification of infancy in twins. [link.springer.com]

Also known as: GACI, idiopathic arterial calcification of infancy, IACI, occlusive infantile arterial calcification, occlusive infantile arteriopathy. [nicklauschildrens.org]

Chronic Kidney Insufficiency

This leads to media calcification caused by calcium phosphate and to intima calcification through inflammatory factors and cholesterol plaques. [lecturio.com]

Severe syndromes termed calciphylaxis include metastatic calcification in soft tissues and small blood vessels and ischemic necrosis of skin and muscle. [meddean.luc.edu]

[…] reliable than length 7 reduced renal length increased renal cortical echogenicity poor visibility of the renal pyramids and the renal sinus marginal irregularities papillary calcifications [radiopaedia.org]

Hemodialysis

Three distinct clinical types of extraosseous calcifications are found in uremic patients: vascular calcification, periarticular (tumoral) calcification, and visceral calcification [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The underlying pathology is medial calcification and intimal proliferation with microthrombi of small arteries. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract We report a 56-year-old hemodialysis patient with a spontaneously ruptured caseous calcification of the mitral annulus resulting in multiple cerebral emboli. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Mammography showed grouped fine calcification in the right breast, which was highly suggestive of right breast carcinoma with an intraductal component. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mammography demonstrated two typical hamartomas: one containing a spiculated opacity, the other irregular opacities with suspicious calcifications, suggesting the presence [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The mammography showed a lobulated mass without calcification suggestive of a benign process, most probably fibroadenoma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Scleroderma

Scleroderma, also known as systemic sclerosis, is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder characterized by multisystem fibrosis and soft tissue calcification. [radiopaedia.org]

In the limited variety a Syndrome called CREST is described, this includes Calcinosis -- calcification in the skin. [arthritis.co.za]

No treatment has clear benefit in treating calcinosis. [merckmanuals.com]

Amyloidosis

After computed tomography (CT) abdomen and pelvis, an exploratory laparotomy was needed because of suspicion of abdominal carcinomatosis due to diffuse omental calcification [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In three of the four patients, calcifications were observed. Three patients had associated ptosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The process is gradual, as shown in, ,, Figure 25 ; however, the molecular process and significance of calcification are unknown. [pubs.rsna.org]

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]

Arrowheads = calcifications. [pubs.rsna.org]

Pineal Gland Cyst

CT and MRI typically reveal a cystic mass that averages 1.6 cm in anteroposterior (A-P) diameter with calcification at the periphery and faint rim-like contrast enhancement [n.neurology.org]

Calcification of the pineal gland is quite common. [statpearls.com]

(Mnemonic: blasted calcification), similar to pineocytomas. [slideshare.net]

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]

Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthropathy

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

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

calcification (arrow) Click here to view Figure 3 Transverse scan of the right supraspinatus muscle showing supraspinatus calcification (arrow) characteristic of hydroxyapatite [err.eg.net]

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]

The extensive calcifications shown are highly characteristic of Mönckeberg sclerosis, which represent medial calcification of medium and small muscular arteries associated [radiopaedia.org]

Arteriosclerosis

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

Plaques often undergo calcification. [radiopaedia.org]

Vascular calcification in the breast on mammography is of this type. [radiopaedia.org]

Pseudogout

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

To date, this is the first report of coexistent calcific periarthritis and an infection. To access this article, please choose from the options below [amjmedsci.com]

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

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]

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]

Calcific tendinitis (or calcific tendonitis ) is a self-limiting condition due to deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite within tendons, usually of the rotator cuff. [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]

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]

Calcific aortic valve stenosis In calcific aortic valve stenosis, thickening and calcification begin at the base of the cusps and progress towards the orifice, [2] immobilizing [emedicine.medscape.com]

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]

If X-rays are carried out, there may be visible calcifications. [symptoma.com]

Foreign body giant cells, keratin debris, and central calcifications are also characteristic. Calcification has been noted in 70-85% of cases. [mjdrdypu.org]

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]

Secondary calcific aortic stenosis and aortic aneurysm", abstract = "A patient with an aneurysm of the ascending aorta and calcific stenosis of a congenital bicuspid aortic [jhu.pure.elsevier.com]

Aortic Valve Stenosis

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

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

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

Solid Ovarian Teratoma

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 central calcifications are also seen (thin arrow). [pubs.rsna.org]

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