Patient's question:
My son is three years old this year. A few days ago, he had a CT scan, and it was found that there were 3 or 4 calcification spots in his brain. The doctor said it was caused by a lack of amniotic fluid in the late stages of pregnancy. My son is currently doing well, but he is developing more slowly—he started talking and walking at the age of two. How much impact do these calcification spots have on his future intelligence?Doctor's answer:
Alright. Calcification is often a sign of healing in tuberculous lesions or hardening of brain tissue. Except for surgery, there are usually no effective treatments. If there is no nerve compression, it can often be left untreated. For cases with compression symptoms, drugs are typically used first. If the effect is not satisfactory, surgery may be considered. First, calcification points must be distinguished from physiological conditions. The four major physiological calcification points in the adult brain: pineal gland, ventricle choroid plexus, globus pallidus, and dentate nucleus. Tumor necrosis can also cause calcification. Blood vessels can also harden and show calcification.