dystrophic calcification

Dystrophic calcification is a process where calcium salts accumulate in damaged or dying tissues, despite normal blood calcium levels. This typically occurs in areas of injury or inflammation, such as in old scars, atherosclerotic plaques, or tumors. Unlike metastatic calcification, which happens due to high calcium levels in the blood, dystrophic calcification is a response to local tissue changes. While it can signal underlying problems, it often doesn't cause symptoms on its own. However, it can affect the function of the tissues involved and might be observed during medical imaging.