Acetazolamide-induced nephrocalcinosis

Abdom Imaging. 1994 Sep-Oct;19(5):466-7. doi: 10.1007/BF00206942.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetazolamide / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Kidney / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Calculi / chemically induced*
  • Kidney Calculi / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Acetazolamide