Hypercalciuria and nephrocalcinosis in cystic fibrosis patients
The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 2004 The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of nephrocalcinosis and hypercalciuria in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, and to search possible causes of this phenomenon. Forty-three CF children (24 boys, 19 girls; mean age 64.9 months,
Uğur Ozçelik +6 more
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Evaluation of kidney stone–related renal infection status by 18F-FDG PET/CT in lung cancer patients with concomitant nephrolithiasis: a multicenter study [PDF]
Frontiers in ImmunologyIntroductionPositron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) has demonstrated significant clinical utility in the localization of infectious foci, yet its application in nephrolithiasis-associated renal infections remains underexplored ...
Xiangyang Yao +11 more
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Clinical characteristics of nephrocalcinosis in a tertiary children's hospital [PDF]
Frontiers in PediatricsBackgroundNephrocalcinosis (NC) is often associated with prematurity, genetic, and/or metabolic disorders. However, studies focusing on NC in pediatric population remain limited.AimsThis study aimed to explore the etiology of NC and characterize clinical
Jiajia Zheng +3 more
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Clinical Features and Associated Factors of Asymptomatic Nephrolithiasis/Nephrocalcinosis in Primary Aldosteronism [PDF]
Zhongguo quanke yixue, 2022 Background Urinary calculi in primary aldosteronism (PA) have been studied almost only in case reports, and most of which have been reported to be associated with nephrolithiasis.
Xu CAO, Xianjun ZHU, Yan YANG, Nie TANG, Limei LIU, Hui ZHOU, Lei ZHANG, Ying ZHU, Yi YANG, Wei XIA, Youren LIU
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Idiopathic infantile hypercalcemia with severe nephrocalcinosis, associated with mutations: a case report [PDF]
Childhood Kidney Diseases, 2022 Nephrocalcinosis often occurs in infants and is caused by excessive calcium or vitamin D supplementation, neonatal primary hyperparathyroidism, and genetic disorders.
Jeesun Yoo, Hee Gyung Kang, Yo Han Ahn
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Primary Hyperaldosteronism and Renal Medullary Nephrocalcinosis: A Controversial Association
Oman Medical Journal, 2021 Primary hyperaldosteronism (PA) is a common disease with a prevalence of 5–10% in unselected patients with hypertension. Medullary nephrocalcinosis is a radiological diagnosis and refers to diffuse calcification in the renal parenchyma.
Raiz Ahmad Misgar +3 more
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Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022 Background: Renal stones (nephrolithiasis and urolithiasis) and nephrocalcinosis are uncommon in children; however, their incidences in pediatric populations have been increasing.Patients and Methods: This multicenter retrospective study compared the ...
Khalid A. Alhasan +15 more
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Risk factors and implications associated with renal mineralization in chronic kidney disease in cats
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2022 Background Nephrocalcinosis is a pathological feature of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Its pathophysiological implications for cats with CKD are unexplored.
Pak‐Kan Tang +5 more
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Microlithiasis and Nephrocalcinosis in Preterm Neonates. Is the Treatment Necessary? A One-Year Sonographic Follow-up Study [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Neonatology, 2023 Background: Renal microlithiasis includes renal hyperechogenic deposits in the calyces, pelvis, or ureter with a diameter of less than 2-3 mm by ultrasound.
Manizheh Mostafa Gharehbaghi +6 more
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A case of nephrocalcinosis [PDF]
Kidney International, 2009 A 42-year-old Caucasian male was initially admitted with generalized weakness, malaise, poor oral intake, and occasional nausea and vomiting for 3 weeks. There was no history of gross hematuria or shortness of breath. Past medical history was notable solely for tobacco use (two packs per day for 20 years).
Herlitz, Leal C. +3 more
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