Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Treatment Of Calcified Granuloma In Right Parafalcine Region
Hello sir, my mother(age 50,weight 60) had been suffering pain in the left knee joint for the past 4 months..the doctor which she had consulted told her to have CT Scan of her brain..The scan report showed Calcified granuloma in right parafalcine region..sir i would like to know what is a calcified granuloma and is it the main cause of her knee pain..the doctor treating her had given medicines of Calcium reformation thinking that it might be a case of arthritis .she is also a diabetic for the past 12 years..plzz help me out sir..
Mon, 20 Jun 2011
Welcome to Healthcare Magic
Good Day
Since your Mum is in her 50s the Calcium-Vitamin D supplement given is to prevent Osteoporosis and to treat Vitamin D deficiency induced bone and joint pain. The granuloma can be due to many reasons commonly TB, Syphilis, Sarcoidosis. Since she has joint pain, do get her checked up for Sarcoidosis as this can also cause arthritis, eye pain, cough, shortness of breath, skin pain, kidney stones as well. Review her with the Orthopaedician to discuss this possibility and get adequately treated.
Good Day
Since your Mum is in her 50s the Calcium-Vitamin D supplement given is to prevent Osteoporosis and to treat Vitamin D deficiency induced bone and joint pain. The granuloma can be due to many reasons commonly TB, Syphilis, Sarcoidosis. Since she has joint pain, do get her checked up for Sarcoidosis as this can also cause arthritis, eye pain, cough, shortness of breath, skin pain, kidney stones as well. Review her with the Orthopaedician to discuss this possibility and get adequately treated.
I find this answer helpful
Thanks for using Helathcaremagic. Calcified granulomas due to cysticercosis is common in North India. They can only cause seizures. In your mother case i am surprised to see a doctor doing CT scan for knee pain. There is no relation between the two. As it is incidentally detected no treatment required.
Dr. Shiva Kumar R
Neurologist & Epileptologist
Bangalore
Dr. Shiva Kumar R
Neurologist & Epileptologist
Bangalore
I find this answer helpful
Hi. Thanks for using Health Care Magic.
Some times on CT scan, you can come across calcifications. Such benign calcifications are calcified graulomas and considered to be normal healing process in brain after any minor infection. No further treatment and tests is required for these calcified granuloma and they will remain there without any problem for your mother.
I can tell with certainty that there is no relation between her left knee joint pain and the calcified granuloma of brain. Her left knee pain will more likely be due to Oseoarthritis.
She will need an x ray of the knee to confirm this.
So be ressured
Hope this answers your query.
Thanks and Regards
Dr Kiran
Some times on CT scan, you can come across calcifications. Such benign calcifications are calcified graulomas and considered to be normal healing process in brain after any minor infection. No further treatment and tests is required for these calcified granuloma and they will remain there without any problem for your mother.
I can tell with certainty that there is no relation between her left knee joint pain and the calcified granuloma of brain. Her left knee pain will more likely be due to Oseoarthritis.
She will need an x ray of the knee to confirm this.
So be ressured
Hope this answers your query.
Thanks and Regards
Dr Kiran
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Knee pain
Loading Online Doctors....