Phleboliths are small calcium lumps in veins, commonly found in the pelvis, and are usually harmless. While often symptom-free, phleboliths can sometimes cause pain or other symptoms that may lead to ...

Phleboliths are a common part of aging and may never cause any trouble. But any problem with your circulatory system should be taken seriously, and may require imaging to help your doctor treat them.

Phleboliths are tiny calcifications (masses of calcium) located within a vein. They are sometimes called “vein stones.” The phlebolith starts as a blood clot and hardens over time with calcium. When ...