Medullary Nephrocalcinosis-Plain Film
Nephrocalcinosis was a termed coined by Albright in 1934 to describe the deposition of calcium salts in the renal parenchyma in hyperparathyroidism.
Radiograph depicting bilateral nephrocalcinosis:
Causes of medullary nephrocalcinosis:
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Medullary sponge kidney
- Tuberculosis of the kidneys
- Renal tubular acidosis
- Milk-alkali syndrome
- Sarcoidosis
Medullary Nephrocalcinosis-Plain Film
Reviewed by Sumer Sethi
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014
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WoW...
Imaging Milestones continues...
Thank you sir..
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