nephrocalcinosis


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nephrocalcinosis

 [nef″ro-kal″sĭ-no´sis]
deposition of calcium phosphate in the renal tubules, resulting in renal insufficiency.

neph·ro·cal·ci·no·sis

(nef'rō-kal'si-nō'sis),
A form of renal lithiasis characterized by diffusely scattered foci of calcification in the renal parenchyma; deposits of calcium phosphate, calcium oxalate monohydrate, and similar compounds are usually demonstrable radiologically.
[nephro- + calcinosis]

nephrocalcinosis

Nephrology A condition, more common in premature infants, especially if receiving loop diuretics, characterized by calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate deposits in renal tubules and interstitium, resulting in ↓ renal function Etiology Hypercalcemia,↑ Ca2+ excretion, medullary sponge kidney, renal cortical necrosis, renal tubular acidosis, TB Clinical Obstructive uropathy, possibly renal failure. See Kidney stones.

neph·ro·cal·ci·no·sis

(nef'rō-kal-si-nō'sis)
A form of renal lithiasis characterized by diffusely scattered foci of calcification in the renal parenchyma; deposits of calcium phosphate, calcium oxalate monohydrate, and similar compounds are usually demonstrable radiologically.

nephrocalcinosis

The presence of calcification or actual stones within the substance of the kidney.

neph·ro·cal·ci·no·sis

(nef'rō-kal-si-nō'sis)
Renal lithiasis characterized by diffusely scattered foci of calcification in the renal parenchyma.
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