Medullary nephrocalcinosis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Known renal patient.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Nephriform distribution of heavy calcifications seen bilaterally.

Case Discussion

Renal medullary nephrocalcinosis is the commonest form of nephrocalcinosis and refers to the deposition of calcium salts in the medulla of the kidney.

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