Nephrocalcinosis-A gateway to the Diagnosis

Indian J Nephrol. 2021 Nov-Dec;31(6):562-565. doi: 10.4103/ijn.IJN_397_19. Epub 2021 Nov 9.

Abstract

Nephrocalcinosis (NC) is the augmented calcium content within the renal parenchyma. Its pathogenesis mainly involves hypercalciuria. The presence of medullary NC provides a window to the clinician for the diagnosis of many important diseases. In this case series, we highlight three diseases that could be diagnosed with a high index of suspicion and detailed evaluation after their presentation as medullary NC.

Keywords: Adrenal adenoma; Sjogren's syndrome; distal renal tubular acidosis; nephrocalcinosis; parathyroid adenoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports