Proper understanding of calcified foci found during physical examination

  In the process of physical examination, often found in the ultrasound or CT image “liver calcification foci”, “prostate calcification foci”, “kidney calcification foci” and other findings, facing such words, many When faced with such words, many clients do not know why and are even a bit nervous. Here it is necessary to introduce the significance of these calcified foci.  Calcified foci are generally caused by inflammation and tuberculosis, and are found to be calcified deposits of strong echogenic or high-density images similar to stones on imaging. Foci of calcification in the lungs can also form after healing, as in tuberculosis. Somewhat similar to scars. A calcified spot in the liver may be a partial calcification of the intrahepatic bile duct wall. It is mostly caused by inflammation, tuberculosis, etc. It may also be a foci of calcification in the liver and a fibrotic scar after local necrosis of liver tissue.  Common calcification foci: liver calcification foci, prostate calcification foci, myocardial calcification foci, kidney calcification foci, lung calcification foci, etc.  Significance: Most calcified foci in general are caused by inflammation or tuberculosis. Rarely, they may be calcifications of benign or malignant tumors or calcifications of metastatic tumors. When calcified foci are detected by ultrasound, further examination by CT is recommended to exclude other lesions if necessary. When you see “calcified foci in breast and thyroid”, you need to be more alert. Further examination is recommended to exclude malignant lesions.  The significance of calcified foci varies from person to person and from condition to condition, so do not panic when you see a calcified foci, and undergo further examination or treatment under the guidance of your doctor.