title: Computed tomography of the kidneys in a patient with methoxyflurane abuse.
abstract: Methoxyflurane, a general anesthetic, is a known nephrotoxin. A case is presented that demonstrated diffuse, bilateral renal cortical calcification on CT secondary to repeated methoxyflurane inhalation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Brennan
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Pearlstein
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008733:Methoxyflurane; D009397:Nephrocalcinosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D008733:Methoxyflurane