Calcification means calcium has collected in tissue and become visible on imaging.
Calcification itself may cause no symptoms and is often found incidentally, though symptoms can happen if it is linked to an underlying lump, inflammation, or organ disease.
Imaging helps describe the pattern and location of calcification, which can strongly influence whether it looks harmless, expected, or more suspicious.
Imaging helps describe the location and pattern, which can make calcifications seem harmless, worth monitoring, or more suspicious.
Many calcifications need no treatment, while some lead to follow-up imaging or biopsy depending on the clinical setting.
This entry explains the word. If it appeared on your report, the next step is getting that report interpreted for your case.
