What does intrahepatic calcification mean?

Generally, intrahepatic calcification foci refer to strong echoic or high-density images resembling stones that appear in B-ultrasound or CT scans of the liver. A detailed analysis is as follows:

Intrahepatic calcification foci are typically pathological changes following stabilization or healing of certain liver lesions. They may be caused by intrahepatic bile duct stones, chronic liver inflammation, intrahepatic parasitic infection, benign liver tumors, or hepatic metastatic tumors. During the progression of these conditions, liver parenchymal cells may be damaged, leading to the formation of calcification points during the repair process. Intrahepatic calcification foci generally do not cause significant clinical symptoms, although some patients may experience discomfort or a feeling of fullness in the liver area.

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