Dystrophic Calcification

[MedStudent219]

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How well does one need to know this topic? I know the basics, i.e. basically abnormal deposition of calcium salts that causes hardening of things such as the aortic valve etc. and also occurs in areas of necrosis. Is this understanding enough or do we need to know more about this particular topic? thanks!

 

[CherryRedDracul]

Depends. For med school testing, USMLE or for practice?

From a radiology standpoint, knowing your calcifications is good to include or exclude certain diseases processes.

 

[rg2o3]

How well does one need to know this topic? I know the basics, i.e. basically abnormal deposition of calcium salts that causes hardening of things such as the aortic valve etc. and also occurs in areas of necrosis. Is this understanding enough or do we need to know more about this particular topic? thanks!

I could be wrong but I feel like an important point is that dystrophic is generally with normal calcium levels and metastatic is with increased calcium. Just a first year, so sorry if I'm incorrect.

 

[watermelon master]

I could be wrong but I feel like an important point is that dystrophic is generally with normal calcium levels and metastatic is with increased calcium. Just a first year, so sorry if I'm incorrect.

don't worry, this is a true statement