Microscopic nephrocalcinosis in chronic kidney disease patients

Microscopic nephrocalcinosis in chronic kidney disease patients.

BACKGROUND Experimental data indicate that microscopic calcium phosphate deposition in the kidney (nephrocalcinosis) may accelerate progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Data on the prevalence, risk factors and implications of nephrocalcinosis in CKD patients are scarce. A mineral metabolism disorder could play an important pathogenetic role, as suggested by recent protocol biopsy findin...

Vitamin deficiencies in chronic kidney disease

Endocrine disorders in chronic kidney disease

Background and Objective: Endocrine disorders are common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of the present study is reviewing available literature to give a deep understanding of complexities of endocrine disorders in chronic kidney disease. Methods: A narrative reviewing method based on the available literature was approached. Findings: Generally, when renal function de...

Multiple Myeloma with Acute Kidney Injury Due to Microscopic Nephrocalcinosis

Significant renal dysfunction frequently develops in patients with multiple myeloma (MM) and is the second leading cause of death in addition to infection. Cast nephropathy is the most common cause of renal failure in MM patients. We reported a 39-year-old man with MM who presented with hypercalcemia and acute kidney injury (AKI). The renal pathology revealed microscopic nephrocalcinosis withou...

Evaluation of Hypothyroidism in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in Western Iran

Background and Objective: Chronic kidney disease (CKD)  determined by permanent kidney damage. Due to the similarity of clinical symptoms of hypothyroidism with CKD, hypothyroidism may be neglected and remain untreated. The goal of our study was to evaluate the rate of hypothyroidism in CKD patients who need hemodialysis. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional research. The sampling ...