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Nephrocalcinosis MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Nephrocalcinosis
Tree Number(s)
C12.050.351.968.419.590
C12.200.777.419.590
C12.950.419.590
C18.452.174.130.560
Unique ID
D009397
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009397
Scope Note
A condition characterized by calcification of the renal tissue itself. It is usually seen in distal RENAL TUBULAR ACIDOSIS with calcium deposition in the DISTAL KIDNEY TUBULES and the surrounding interstitium. Nephrocalcinosis causes RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.
NLM Classification #
WJ 301.5
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2021/06/30
Nephrocalcinosis Preferred
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