What Are the Causes of Calcification of the Spleen?
- Calcification is the hardening of the tissue of the spleen.
- Calcification on the spleen is snowflake in appearance.
- Fungal infections and infections of the spleen that result from parasites can cause there to be calcification of the spleen.
- Scarring on the spleen that is a result of some type of trauma can lead to calcification.
- Calcification on the spleen results in benign tumors and cysts. This is particularly true in smaller areas of calcification.
Definition
Appearance
Infections
Post-Traumatic Scarring
Benign
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