Intracranial Calcification

Intracranial calcification is a condition in which calcium and sometimes Iron (Ferro calcification) deposit on the wall of blood vessels at various sites of brain tissues. This occurs either within normal brain tissues or in abnormal pathologic tissues. Intracranial calcifications are usually asymptomatic but symptomatic patient’s symptoms such as abnormal movement or cerebellar symptoms can be present. Other signs and symptoms depend on underlying disorder. Intracerebral calcification may be seen on brain CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and occasionally plain skull films. Management of underlying disorder sometimes leads to resolution of calcifications.