Soft Tissue Calcification

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	Jul 27 2009, 8:13 PM EDT	M.J.Fuller	edit	1 word added 2 words deleted
Change: behoovesbehoves the radiologist to say something intelligent about them" http://www.rad.washington.edu/academics/academic-sections/msk/teaching-materials/online-musculoskeletal-radiology-book/soft-tissue-calcifications Types of soft tissue calcificationDystrophic CalcificationMetastatic Calcification CalcinosisChondrocalcinosisSynovial Chondromatosis.http://www.squidoo.com/bonexrayAppearancesTypeIncidenceExamplesAppearanceDystrophic Calcification95 - 98 %small to large amorphous Ca++ in the View changes from previous version. (Word count: 801)
	Jun 20 2009, 8:35 PM EDT	M.J.Fuller	edit	86 words added
Change: "The exact pathophysiology of the calcifying mechanism in metastatic calcification is not well understood, although it is thought to relate to serum calcium and phosphorus View changes from previous version. (Word count: 802)
	Jun 20 2009, 8:30 PM EDT	M.J.Fuller	edit	16 words added 1 word deleted
Change: (not just metastatic cancer).Renal FailureThis is a 'rolled' lateral knee in a patient with end stage renal failure (ESRF). There is extensive metastatic calcification involving the popliteal and tibial arteries. ... back to the Wikiradiography home page...back to the Applied Radiography home page View changes from previous version. (Word count: 715)
	Jun 20 2009, 8:28 PM EDT	M.J.Fuller	edit	171 words added 2 words deleted 1 image added
Change: Metastatic calcification is defined as the deposition of calcium salts in previously normal tissue due to abnormal biochemistry with disturbances in the calcium or phosphorus View changes from previous version. (Word count: 701)
	Jun 14 2009, 5:31 AM EDT	M.J.Fuller	edit	1 word added 1 word deleted
Change: viewview, soft tissues calcifications are usually not problematic, but occasionally pop up as incidental findings and, as one author noted, "it behooves the radiologist to say something intelligent about them" http://www.rad.washington.edu/academics/academic-sections/msk/teaching-materials/online-musculoskeletal-radiology-book/soft-tissue-calcifications Types of soft tissue calcificationDystrophic CalcificationMetastatic Calcification CalcinosisChondrocalcinosisSynovial Chondromatosis.http://www.squidoo.com/bonexrayAppearancesTypeIncidenceExamples View changes from previous version. (Word count: 526)
	Jan 6 2009, 4:54 PM EST	M.J.Fuller	edit	30 words added 1 word deleted
Change: Due to metaplasia of synovial connective tissue.Uncommon cause of loose bodies.Biopsy shows active synovial proliferationhttp://www.squidoo.com/bonexrayhttp://www.rad.washington.edu/academics/academic-sections/msk/teaching-materials/online-musculoskeletal-radiology-book/soft-tissue-calcificationsDystrophic CalcificationThe Department of Radiology at the University of Washington provide a simple english description of dystrophic calcification as follows"As you can see, almost View changes from previous version. (Word count: 526)
	Jan 6 2009, 4:29 PM EST	M.J.Fuller	edit	73 words added 7 words deleted
Change: Differential diagnosis of dystrophic calcificationMnemonic = VINDICATE (VINDAT)V = Venous - PhlebolithI = Infection - CysticercosisN = Neoplasm - OsteosarcomaD = Drugs - Vitamin D overdoseA = Autoimmune - DermatomyositisT = Trauma - Hematoma, Heterotopic ossificationDystrophic calcification associated with hip joint (arrowed) View changes from previous version. (Word count: 496)
	Jan 5 2009, 8:16 PM EST	M.J.Fuller	edit
Change: There were only format changes (bold, italics, etc.) in this version. See this version for details. (Word count: 446)
	Jan 5 2009, 8:16 PM EST	M.J.Fuller	edit	94 words added
Change: "As you can see, almost every calcification that one sees in the soft tissues in actual radiographic practice is due to dystrophic calcification. What does View changes from previous version. (Word count: 446)
	Jan 5 2009, 8:13 PM EST	M.J.Fuller	edit	141 words added
Change: small to large amorphous Ca++ in the damaged tissue -- may progress to ossification (formation of cortex and medullary space are then seen)Metastatic Calcification1 - 2%Entities such as renal failure, hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis, milk-alkali syndrome, etc. can lead to metastatic calcifications.finely speckled calcification throughout soft tissues View changes from previous version. (Word count: 335)
	Jan 5 2009, 7:38 PM EST	M.J.Fuller	edit	1 word added 1 word deleted
Change: indicentalincidental findings and, as one author noted, "it behooves the radiologist to say something intelligent about them" http://www.rad.washington.edu/academics/academic-sections/msk/teaching-materials/online-musculoskeletal-radiology-book/soft-tissue-calcifications Types of soft tissue calcificationDystrophic CalcificationMetastatic Calcification CalcinosisChondrocalcinosisSynovial Chondromatosis.http://www.squidoo.com/bonexrayAppearancesDystrophic CalcificationDystrophic CalcificationCalcification in damaged or degenerating tissue View changes from previous version. (Word count: 180)
	Jan 5 2009, 7:32 PM EST	M.J.Fuller	edit	41 words added 1 word deleted
Change: views). From the Radiologist's point of view soft tissues calcifications are usually not problematic but occasionally pop up as indicental findings and, as one author noted, "it behooves the radiologist to say something intelligent about them" http://www.rad.washington.edu/academics/academic-sections/msk/teaching-materials/online-musculoskeletal-radiology-book/soft-tissue-calcifications Types of soft tissue calcificationDystrophic CalcificationMetastatic Calcification CalcinosisChondrocalcinosisSynovial Chondromatosis. View changes from previous version. (Word count: 180)
	Jan 5 2009, 7:18 PM EST	M.J.Fuller	edit	7 words added 1 image added
Change: amorphous calcium deposit.Not associated with metabolic disorder.Almost every calcification that one sees in the soft tissues in actual radiographic practice is due to dystrophic calcification.They have a prevalence of 95-98% out of all soft tissue calcification.http://www.squidoo.com/bonexrayDystrophic calcification associated with hip joint (arrowed) View changes from previous version. (Word count: 123)
	Jan 5 2009, 6:53 PM EST	M.J.Fuller	edit	106 words added
Change: Soft Tissue Calcification identification can be a useful skill for radiographers who work in the Emergency Department. Timely identification of soft tissue calcification can expedite the patient's imaging and save the patient from unnecessary additional imaging (particularly comparison views) Types of soft tissue calcificationDystrophic CalcificationMetastatic Calcification CalcinosisChondrocalcinosis View changes from previous version. (Word count: 116)
	Jan 5 2009, 6:45 PM EST	M.J.Fuller	create	No content added or deleted.
Change: Created by M.J.Fuller Jan 5 2009, 6:45 PM EST for: no reason given

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