what is a "calcified granulomatous density"?

Answer 1

It is a finding on xray, that is very dense, as dense as bone, but is not a bone. It is evidence of an old infection that has been sequestered to a lymph node. Fungal infections, tuberculosis, parasites and some environmental elements can be taken out to the lymph nodes, where the body has a particular reaction, called a granulomatous reaction, ie forms a granuloma, and takes care of the infection. Frequently, the granuloma gets calcified before the body can clear up the debris, and it will be with you always. I have had one in my left armpit for the last 40 years. They always comment on it in mammograms, but it is stable and is just an incidental finding. Almost never are calcified granulomas evidence of any current disease process. Rest easy, all is okay. If that is the worst finding in your health workup, go celebrate.

Answer 2

These are very common on chest x-rays. They are simply remnants of an old infection that have healed and are now covered with calcium. This is a very benign finding.