Following chemotherapy or radiation therapy, a soft tissue tumor may calcify, due to tumor necrosis. In this case, a good history from the clinician will usually provide the answer.

Jul 14, 2025 · Soft tissue calcification is commonly seen and caused by a wide range of pathology.

May 26, 2022 · Calcium deposits can form all over your body, including in your soft tissues, arteries and organs. Some calcium deposits are harmless, but others can be a sign of a …

Oct 22, 2025 · Calcifications, or calcium deposits, are hard nodules that grow as calcium builds up in soft tissue. They typically aren't painful, except when they develop in areas where they can …

May 22, 2023 · Breast calcifications occur when calcium builds up within the soft tissue of the breast. There are two main types of breast calcifications: macrocalcifications (large calcium …

Calcinosis may develop at a site of tissue damage, a process known as dystrophic calcification. This process is probably a consequence of cell death, with the release of alkaline …

Soft-tissue calcification is a process in which tissue becomes hardened by deposition of calcium salts, which normally occurs only in bone and teeth. Soft-tissue calcification can be classified …

Mar 22, 2025 · This pictorial review aims to explore the imaging characteristics, patterns, and implications of soft tissue calcifications, with a focus on distinguishing between benign and …

In this article, we illustrate the main causes of soft-tissue calcifications, organizing them according to their anatomical and pathophysiological aspects, thus narrowing the differential diagnosis.

•Large, soft tissue mass is common •Rounded, granular, popcorn-ballappearance of cartilage calcification Chondrosarcoma Radiology Resource and Review MetastaticCalcification •Def: …