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Basal ganglia calcification

Dr Saeed Soltany Hosn and Dr Frank Gaillard et al.

Basal ganglia calcification is common, and is seen in approximately 1% of all CT scans of the brain, depending on the demographics of the scanned population. It is seen more frequently in older patients and is considered a normal incidental and idiopathic finding in an elderly patient,but should be considered pathologic in persons younger than age 40 years unless proved otherwise5. 

There are however many causes of calcification, including:

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