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Calcifications are frequently seen on radiographs of the abdomen. The purpose of this section is to demonstrate the typical appearance of the more commonly occurring calcifications. Location and morphology are key characteristics to identify when evaluating abdominal and pelvic calcifications. For instance, gallstones are sometimes seen as round calcifications in the right upper quadrant. Knowing the typical appearance and location helps the diagnosis. What percentage of gallstones are radiopaque? Check out the Gallbladder chapter to find out.
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Singh, H., Neutze, J.A., Enterline, J.R. (2015). Abdominal Calcifications. In: Singh, H., Neutze, J., Enterline, J. (eds) Radiology Fundamentals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10362-4_25
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