Question 1

how do i make a wrist phlebolith go away?  do they go away on their own?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: A phlebolith is a calcium mass in the wall of a vein. Some proponents believe phleboliths can be self-treated - via hot compresses, prescription antiinflammatories and activity. However, deposited calcium is not going to mobilize itself out of tissue without chelation-type therapy or surgical removal. Phleboliths are generally benign, cause no harm and are not treated. If its a concern see a doc.

Question 2

what is calcified phleboliths?

Accepted Answer

Calcified clot: Phleboliths are   Calcium deposits in long standing  clots of Superficial veins ( due to valves they do not travel and cause pulmonary embolism )

Question 3

i have pelvic phleboliths. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Not much: pelvic phleboliths are calcifications seen on xray. they are not really associated with a disease or serious medical condition.

Question 4

are pelvic calcifications similar to phleboliths?

Accepted Answer

They can be: The most common causes of calcification in the pelvis include phleboliths, arterial calcification from vascular disease, and infarcted fibroids in the uterus (very common in postmenopausal women).

Question 5

can a phlebolith 9,9x6,6 mm in prostate cause any symptoms or painful ejaculation? any way and necessity to treat it?

Accepted Answer

: Phlebolith means calcification in a vein- not in the prostate. Prostatic calcifications rarely cause symptoms. This size calcification has a higher chance to be symptomatic but rarely cause pain on ejaculation.

Question 6

how do you treat large phlebolith?

Accepted Answer

: Phleboliths are usually incidental findings and require no treatment. If symptomatic then it will require surgery -if indicated

Question 7

are pelvic phleboliths on x ray a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

: Pelvic phleboliths are deposits of calcium that can occur in the veins. The phleboliths themselves are not a cause for concern and rarely cause any pain or problems. These may hint at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease as calcific plaques in the arteries can lead to heart attack and stroke. I would recommend seeing your doctor for a cardiac risk assessment and treatment if needed.

Question 8

hi doctors, can you tell me what is mild right pelviectasia and pelvic phleboliths on the left side?

Accepted Answer

Radiology findings: A phlebolith is a small local, usually rounded, calcification within a vein. They are of no clinical importance. 
Pelviectasia can be a reference to dilation of the vessel in the pelvis.

Question 9

what is multiple pelvic phleboliths and treatment?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic Phleboliths: Pelvic phleboliths are small cacifications in the veins in the pelvic area.  They are almost always benign and not caused by a serious medical condition.  They generally do not require any treatment unless they become bothersome.

Question 10

please tell me what does "calcified phleboliths are present in the lower pelvis bilaterally" mean?

Accepted Answer

Small calcified vein: These can be seen on a cat scan (sometimes a plain x-ray). They are small veins, sometimes that get benign clots that become calcified. Not much of a worry.

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How do i make a wrist phlebolith go away? do they go away on their own?

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I have pelvic phleboliths. what does that mean?

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Are pelvic calcifications similar to phleboliths?

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Can a phlebolith 9,9x6,6 mm in prostate cause any symptoms or painful ejaculation? any way and necessity to treat it?

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How do you treat large phlebolith?

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Are pelvic phleboliths on x ray a cause for concern?

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Hi doctors, can you tell me what is mild right pelviectasia and pelvic phleboliths on the left side?

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What is multiple pelvic phleboliths and treatment?

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Please tell me what does "calcified phleboliths are present in the lower pelvis bilaterally" mean?

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