Dystrophic calcification The most common type of calcinosis is
dystrophic calcification. This type of calcification can occur as a response to any soft tissue damage, including that involved in implantation of medical devices.
Metastatic calcification Metastatic calcification involves a systemic calcium excess imbalance, which can be caused by
hypercalcemia,
kidney failure,
milk-alkali syndrome, lack or excess of other minerals, or other causes.
Tumoral calcinosis The cause of the rare condition of
tumoral calcinosis is not entirely understood. It is generally characterized by large, globular calcifications near joints. ==See also==