Question 1

doctor says i may have a  muscle calcification. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Chondrocalcinosis: Most likely the shoulder.  Calcium deposition on tendon.  Some are present without pain.  Treatment varies regardless of location.

Question 2

what does this mean: moderate coronary arterial calcification with total calcium scoring of 129? dr wants to put my husband on a statin. my husband has tried many and ends up with muscle problems every time. any alternatives?

Accepted Answer

: Moderate coronary arterial calcification with a total calcium score of 129 indicates the presence of calcium deposits in the walls of the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. This condition is known as coronary artery calcification (CAC) and is considered a marker of atherosclerosis, a disease characterized by the buildup of plaque in the arteries. There are alternatives to statins,

Question 3

muscle tension in mid back to base of skill causes painful headaches and movement. can this be related to disc herniation at t6-t7 with spondylosis. t6-t7 large calicification overlaying the interior space posteriorly.  ?

Accepted Answer

Probably not. : The area of concern on your spine would effect the area of your scapula. If you are having pain in your shoulder blades and then your neck too then possible connection. Otherwise you headache is most likely a tension headache.

Question 4

i have calcified haeatoma in my right arm inside the deltoid muscle, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma: These usually resolve with time.and avoiding repeat trauma

Question 5

can a calcified mass 3x4 cm in right thigh from a muscle strain/ lesion go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can go away but depends on if it is an active MO (myositis ossificans) lesion. May need MRI and/or bone scan

Question 6

briefly explain chronic calcific pancreatitis.....causes....? treatment...? life expectancy.....?

Accepted Answer

Epigastric pain: Chronic pancreatitis is caused by chronic inflammation of the pancreas.  No matter what the cause, the danger lies in the complications that can arise such as pancreatic-pseudo  -cyst, decrease exocrine and endocrine function.  Eventually, the pancreas will not work at all and you will have to take the enzymes that it usually produces to help in the digestion process.  Treat symptoms . Watch etoh.

Question 7

i have bronchitis when i was young. i am smoking. and my recent x-ray found calcific granuloma on my upper right lung. what could cause my granuloma?

Accepted Answer

TB: The most likely cause would be healed tuberculosis in which case you should have a positive TB skin test or blood test such as quantiferon TB gold test.  If one of these is positive at your age wou would need treatment for latent tuberculosis.
Some fungal infections can also cause calcified granulomata in the lungs.

Question 8

what is calcific tendonitis? complications of it over 5th metatarsal?

Accepted Answer

Stiff tendons: Calcific tendonitis occurs when hydroxyapatite crystals form in tendons. This can cause pain and stiffness in the area of the tendon. Sometimes physical therapy is very helpful in preventing complications.

Question 9

multiple uterine myoma with calcific degeneration. what does this means please?

Accepted Answer

: A uterine myoma is a muscle tumor in the wall of the uterus. With time, sometimes these benign tumors begin to degenerate and form small areas of calcium deposits. These can be seen occasionally on imaging studies of the uterus. It is more of an indication of degeneration of the muscle tumor and not an indicator of a precancerous condition.

Question 10

what does  small calcific splenic
aneurysm. no definite focal splenic lesion seen mean?

Accepted Answer

Spleen: No pathology was seen within the spleen. I would ask a vascular surgeon for advice about the splenic aneurysm.

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Doctor says i may have a muscle calcification. what does this mean?

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What does this mean: moderate coronary arterial calcification with total calcium scoring of 129? dr wants to put my husband on a statin. my husband has tried many and ends up with muscle problems every time. any alternatives?

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Muscle tension in mid back to base of skill causes painful headaches and movement. can this be related to disc herniation at t6-t7 with spondylosis. t6-t7 large calicification overlaying the interior space posteriorly. ?

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I have calcified haeatoma in my right arm inside the deltoid muscle, what to do?

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Can a calcified mass 3x4 cm in right thigh from a muscle strain/ lesion go away on its own?

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Briefly explain chronic calcific pancreatitis.....causes....? treatment...? life expectancy.....?

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I have bronchitis when i was young. i am smoking. and my recent x-ray found calcific granuloma on my upper right lung. what could cause my granuloma?

A member asked:

What is calcific tendonitis? complications of it over 5th metatarsal?

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Multiple uterine myoma with calcific degeneration. what does this means please?

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What does small calcific splenic aneurysm. no definite focal splenic lesion seen mean?

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