Acetazolamide-induced nephrocalcinosis.
Nephrocalcinosis has been reported in patients treated with acetazolamide and other agents, such as furosemide or bicarbonate. We present a case of nephrocalcinosis induced solely by acetazolamide and diagnosed radiographically. Possible mechanisms of pathogenesis are reviewed.
Parikh
J R
JR
Department of Radiology, Kingston General Hospital, Queen's University, Ontario, Canada.
Nolan
R L
RL
D000086:Acetazolamide / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
D000086:Acetazolamide