True about metastatic calcification?
Metastatic calcification can occur in normal tissues whenever there is hypercalcemia.Metastatic calcification can occur widely throughout the body but principally affects the interstitial tissues of the vasculature, kidneys, lungs, and gastric mucosa. The calcium deposits morphologically resemble those in dystrophic calcification.( Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th edition, page 26 )
Serum ca level is normal
Occurs in dead/dying tissue
Occurs in damaged hea valves
Principally affects the kidneys, lungs, and gastric mucosa
General pathology