Nephrocalcinosis

Case contributed by Natalie Yang
Diagnosis almost certain

Right kidney

ultrasound

Dense echogenic shadows are seen predominantly at tip of echogenic pyramids.

Case Discussion

The case shows features of nephrocalcinosis (also known as Anderson-Carr kidney).

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