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: HyperparathyroidismMedullary sponge kidneyTuberculosis of the kidneysRenal tubular acidosisMilk-alkali syndromeSarcoidosisFrom Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at [e-mail]

Source: Sumer's Radiology Site - July 15, 2014 Category: Radiologists Authors: Sumer Sethi Source Type: blogs