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Soft Tissue Mineralization
The pathological deposition of calcium phosphate crystals in non-skeletal tissues, often resulting from chronic mineral imbalances.
Key Facts
- It occurs when high blood phosphorus levels bind with mobilized calcium to form insoluble crystals.
- These mineral deposits trigger localized inflammation and progressive cellular damage.
- Common deposition sites include the renal parenchyma, blood vessels, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract.
- Preventing hyperphosphatemia is clinically critical to avoiding irreversible tissue calcification.