Nephrocalcinosis is associated with all of the following, except:
Correct Answer: Hypoparathyroidism
Description: Nephrocalcinosis: Disorders associated with hypercalcemia, such as hyperparathyroidism, multiple myeloma, vitamin D intoxication, metastatic cancer, or excess calcium intake (milk-alkali syndrome), may induce the formation of calcium stones and deposition of calcium in the kidney (nephrocalcinosis). Extensive degrees of calcinosis, under ceain conditions, may lead to chronic tubulointerstitial disease and renal insufficiency.
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