Rice grain calcification is a distinctive radiological finding characterized by the presence of small, elongated, or oval calcific foci resembling grains of rice. This pattern of calcification is typically observed in soft tissues and is associated with certain infectious or inflammatory conditions. It is most commonly linked to cysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by the larval form of Taenia solium. [1]
In cysticercosis, the calcifications represent the remnants of degenerated larvae of Taenia solium. When the larvae die, they become calcified over time, forming the characteristic rice grain-like appearance. [1]