Renal papillary necrosis (mnemonic)

Last revised by Joshua Kogan on 29 May 2024

Mnemonics for the causes of renal papillary necrosis are plentiful and include:

  • NSAID

  • POSTCARDS

  • AD SPORT C: a list of causes in decreasing order of incidence

  • DINASOR

Mnemonics

NSAID

Most common causes:

POSTCARDS
AD SPORT C

This is a list of causes in order of incidence.

DINASOR

See also