Calcification

Calcification (from Latin calx - lime) is the deposition of calcium salts, mainly in the form of hydroxyapatite, in the tissues of a living organism.

Calcification is part of the normal process of bone formation (see ossification). The deposition of calcium salts occurs in bone cells - osteoblasts. As a result, bone tissue is formed, consisting of 70% inorganic substances, mainly phosphates and calcium carbonates.

In addition to physiological calcification of bones, pathological deposition of calcium salts in soft tissues - blood vessels, kidneys, lungs, etc. is possible. This leads to dysfunction of organs and the development of diseases. Causes may include calcium metabolism disorders, chronic inflammation, and hypoxia.

To diagnose calcification, radiography, computed tomography, and echocardiography are used. Treatment is aimed at eliminating the causes of salt deposits and restoring normal mineral metabolism.

Calcification is the process of deposition of calcium salts in various tissues and organs of our body. Normally, calcification is an integral component of the formation of the bone frame, including tooth growth. Insufficient bone formation in the fetus can lead to pathological increases in calcification during fetal development. With age, calcium in bone and