Pathophysiology and diagnosis of nephrocalcinosis

Fuster, Daniel Guido (2007). Pathophysiology and diagnosis of nephrocalcinosis. Therapeutische Umschau, 64(5), pp. 287-290. Bern: Huber 10.1024/0040-5930.64.5.287

Text NephrokalzinoseTh.Umschau.pdf - Published Version Restricted to registered users only Available under License Publisher holds Copyright. Download (320kB) | Request a copy

Nephrocalcinosis is the result of a myriad of hereditary or acquired diseases in the calcium, phosphate or oxalate metabolism that lead to deposition of calcium containing precipitates within the kidney. Nephrocalcinosis and nephrolithiasis are pathophysiologically tightly related and often co-exist. In the case of recurrent nephrolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis has to be excluded. Stone analysis can yield important clues to the underlying disease process. The best way to diagnose nephrocalcinosis and an accompanying nephrolithiasis is by native computer tomography scans. Untreated, nephrocalcinosis will lead to a progressive decline in renal function and eventually to end stage renal disease. Thus, for each case, the underlying disease process has to be determined and a causative therapy initiated.

Interest & Impact

Downloads

1 since deposited on 04 Oct 2013
0 in the past 12 months

Citations

5 Citations in Web of Science ®
6 Citations in Scopus

Search

in Google Scholar™

Services

Actions (login required)

Edit item

Actions (login required)

Edit item