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 small calcification spots in his brain. The doctor said it was caused by insufficient amniotic fluid in the late stages of pregnancy. My son is currently doing well, but he is developing more slowly—he didn’t start talking or walking until he was two years old. How much impact do these calcification spots have on his future intelligence?Doctor's answer:
Alright, calcification is usually a sign of healing in tuberculous lesions or hardening of brain tissue. Except for surgery, there are generally no effective methods. If there is no pressure on the nerves, it can often be left untreated. If there are compression symptoms, drugs should be used first. If the effect is not ideal, surgery can be considered. First, calcification points need to be distinguished from physiological diseases. The four major physiological calcification points in the adult brain are: the pineal gland, ventricular choroid plexus, globus pallidus, and dentate nucleus. Tumor necrosis can cause calcification, and cerebral blood vessels can also harden and show calcification.