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Nephrocalcinosis (NC) is the augmented calcium content within the renal parenchyma. Its pathogenesis mainly involves hypercalciuria. The presence of medullary NC provides a window to the clinician for the diagnosis… Click to show full abstract
Nephrocalcinosis (NC) is the augmented calcium content within the renal parenchyma. Its pathogenesis mainly involves hypercalciuria. The presence of medullary NC provides a window to the clinician for the diagnosis of many important diseases. In this case series, we highlight three diseases that could be diagnosed with a high index of suspicion and detailed evaluation after their presentation as medullary NC.
Keywords:
nephrocalcinosis;
nephrology;
diagnosis;
gateway diagnosis;
nephrocalcinosis gateway
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Nephrology
Year Published: 2021
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Journal Title: Indian Journal of Nephrology
Year Published: 2021
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