Cranial calcification
Alternative names:
calcifications; cerebral calcification
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Definition:
A calcium deposit within the brain.
99% of calcium entering the body is deposited in bones and teeth and the remaining 1% of calcium is dissolved in the blood. When a disorder exists that affects the balance between calcium and other minerals or hormones, calcium can be deposited in other parts of the body, such as arteries, kidneys, lungs, brain. Calcium deposits in these parts of the body can cause problems with the function of these organs.
Calcifications can usually be seen on X-ray films.
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