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ENT Discovered Calcification Of Brain Stem, Skull While Reviewing CT Scan Caused Due To Trauma. Meaning And Cure?

I was told by my ENT doctor yesterday that, when reviewing a CT scan of my sinuses, he discovered a calcification at brain stem and skull, which he said was more than likely caused by severe trauma, which I have had. He called my PCP and told them to order another CT scan and MRI. He told me it was extremely distressing and needed to be addressed asap. What does all this mean and what is done to resolve the issue.
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I would require detailed report of your MRI/CT scan to give a detailed opinion.

However, at this point, I would like to point out that calcification in the brain usually denotes an old or inactive problem. This could be due to old injury or infection.

In some cases, calcification could be due to metabolic or hormonal disturbances including calcium, parathormone, thyroid, etc.

Please get back with the detailed MRI report for more information.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
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ENT Discovered Calcification Of Brain Stem, Skull While Reviewing CT Scan Caused Due To Trauma. Meaning And Cure?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I would require detailed report of your MRI/CT scan to give a detailed opinion. However, at this point, I would like to point out that calcification in the brain usually denotes an old or inactive problem. This could be due to old injury or infection. In some cases, calcification could be due to metabolic or hormonal disturbances including calcium, parathormone, thyroid, etc. Please get back with the detailed MRI report for more information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist