NCIt related terms : macrocalcification; Calcifications; Calcium Deposits/Calcification; calcinosis;
NCIt definition : Deposition of calcium in the tissues. It may be the result of a metabolic disorder
or long-standing infection, or it may be associated with the presence of cancer.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Deposits of calcium in the tissues. Calcification in the breast can be
seen on a mammogram, but cannot be detected by touch. There are two types of breast
calcification, macrocalcification and microcalcification. Macrocalcifications are
large deposits and are usually not related to cancer. Microcalcifications are specks
of calcium that may be found in an area of rapidly dividing cells. Many microcalcifications
clustered together may be a sign of cancer.; FDA: Deposition of calcium salt in the tissues.;
FDA table : Patient Code (Appendix B);
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000655127; 1758; CDR0000638201; CDR0000044317;