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What Does Calcific Foci In Cerebral Falx Mean?

Hello, I am Jiya, a 21 year old girl. And I just wanna know about what does calcific foci means? In a CT Scan Report it has mentioned as There are few calcific foci noted in the falx cerebri largest measuring 6.1 X 3.3 mm in size- Physiological . May I know what its mean?
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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I'm Dr. Taimur and I will be addressing your health concerns.
I have read your question and understand your concern.
Cerbral falx is the membrane ( a part of dura matter) between the two halves of brain. It extends from the front that is forehead to the back of head, there are blood vessels in it which drains blood from the brain.
Calcification foci means that there are few areas of calcification that is excess calcium has been deposited there which is quite normal in small amounts as you have given the size and is common in old age.
I hope this might be of some help, if you have any query feel free to ask me any time.
Thanks.
Dr. Taimur
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What Does Calcific Foci In Cerebral Falx Mean?

Hi and welcome to HCM I m Dr. Taimur and I will be addressing your health concerns. I have read your question and understand your concern. Cerbral falx is the membrane ( a part of dura matter) between the two halves of brain. It extends from the front that is forehead to the back of head, there are blood vessels in it which drains blood from the brain. Calcification foci means that there are few areas of calcification that is excess calcium has been deposited there which is quite normal in small amounts as you have given the size and is common in old age. I hope this might be of some help, if you have any query feel free to ask me any time. Thanks. Dr. Taimur