What’s dystrophic calcification?

Dystrophic calcification occurs when calcium salts build up in damaged or dead tissue, triggered by autoimmune diseases, infections, and some cancers. Treatment involves interfering with the immune response. Other causes include traumatic myositis ossificans, injection granulomas, and phlebolitis. Hardening of the arteries can also cause calcification. Dystrophic calcification is a cellular response to severely damaged […]

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