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Causes For Nephrocalcinosis
Nephrocalcinosis is a disorder in which there is excess calcium deposited in the kidneys.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Any disorder that leads to high levels of calcium in the blood or urine may lead to nephrocalcinosis. In nephrocalcinosis, calcium deposits form in the kidney tissue itself. Most of the time, both kidneys are affected.
Nephrocalcinosis is related to, but not the same as,
Conditions that can cause nephrocalcinosis include:
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