What does prostate calcification focus mean?
Disease description:
My father was diagnosed with prostatitis last year. I looked it up online and found that during treatment, one should pay attention to prostate calcification foci. I would like to ask the doctor, what exactly are prostate calcification foci?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
Prostatic calcification refers to the deposition of calcium in the prostate tissue. It is one of the common prostate conditions in men and is mostly benign. It may result from local tissue necrosis, hemorrhage, or accumulation of cellular metabolic products caused by inflammation, eventually leading to calcium salt deposition. It is commonly seen during the healing process of conditions such as prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or prostate cancer. Aging, inflammation resolution, or certain pathological factors may also contribute to the formation of prostatic calcifications.
In most cases, these calcifications are asymptomatic and do not cause noticeable discomfort or require specific treatment. However, their presence may indicate a history of prostate disease or potential underlying risks. Therefore, for patients with symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, or difficulty urinating, doctors will provide targeted treatment based on individual conditions.
Prostatic calcifications are usually detected through ultrasound or CT scans, appearing as high-density shadows within the prostate. Although generally not directly harmful to health, regular follow-up and monitoring are recommended to rule out the possibility of progression or new onset of prostate diseases.
