Medical MCQ - A 3 – month old infant presents with bilateral medullary nephrocalcinosis. All of the following can cause medullary nephrocalcinosis except :

A 3 – month old infant presents with bilateral medullary nephrocalcinosis. All of the following can cause medullary nephrocalcinosis except :

Hyperoxaluria

Bartter's syndrome

Prolonged use of furosemide

ARPKD

Question Category:

Pediatrics

Correct Answer:

ARPKD

Description:

Nephrocalcinosis :Deposition of calcium in the substance of the kidney.Causes of nephrocalcinosis :Idiopathic hypercalciuria. Hyperoxaluria. Distal renal tubular acidosis. Diuretics for preterm baby. Bartter syndrome. Dent's disease. Primary hyperparathyroidism. Familial hypomagnesemia, hypercalciuria with nephrocalcinosis.

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