This brief tutorial has discussed the appearances of common abnormal calcification seen on abdominal X-ray. A knowledge of these appearances helps to avoid confusion. Often other investigations are more appropriate for assessing calcified structures in the abdomen.
Remember to use a systematic approach - read more here - Abdominal X-ray - System and anatomy
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