Presentation
Known case of renal tubular acidosis type 1.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Medullary nephrocalcinosis
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Two X-Ray KUB images of the same patient at different times, showing nephriform distribution of heavy calcifications.
From the case:
Medullary nephrocalcinosis
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These calcifications are exerting posterior acoustic shadowing that obscured the renal sinus.
From the case:
Medullary nephrocalcinosis
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CT KUB better shows these calcifications that are involving the medulla and sparing the cortex.
Case Discussion
This case well demonstrates medullary nephrocalcinosis due to renal tubular acidosis type 1.