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I was wondering what does calcification of the prostate mean?
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Calcium: Just like you can get calcium deposits in blood vessels the same thing can happen in prostate...Not a big issue but sometimes seen in prostatitis pts.
Answered 2/25/2018
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Here are some ...: Calcification in prostate has been commonly seen on prostate US exam, which is formed by depositing calcium on the proteineous core - corpora amylacea (essential amyloids) of prostate glands along the demarcation between central and peripheral zones of the prostate & found most times incidentally, but its significance, especially with prostatitis, has remained nonspecific & unclear. .
Answered 2/25/2018
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