Nephrocalcinosis in radiographs, computed tomography, sonography and histology

In 12 patients with nephrocalcinosis, radiographs were compared with computed tomography, sonography and histology. Computed tomography detects nephrocalcinosis at a very early stage of the disease, gives a better picture of the density and extent of nephrocalcinosis and may detect other findings (e...

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Published in:	Pediatric radiology Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 19 - 26
Main Authors:	Manz, F, Jaschke, W, van Kaick, G, Waldherr, R, Willich, E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 01-01-1980
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Biopsy Child Child, Preschool Humans Kidney - pathology Nephrocalcinosis - diagnosis Nephrocalcinosis - diagnostic imaging Nephrocalcinosis - pathology Radiography, Abdominal Tomography, X-Ray Computed Ultrasonography
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Summary:	In 12 patients with nephrocalcinosis, radiographs were compared with computed tomography, sonography and histology. Computed tomography detects nephrocalcinosis at a very early stage of the disease, gives a better picture of the density and extent of nephrocalcinosis and may detect other findings (e. g. cysts). Radiographs may show many more details than computed tomography; they seem to be more suitable for observing the course of the disease and have a lower radiation dose. Sonography has not been helpful in the diagnosis of nephrocalcinosis. Histology correlates only moderately with the degree of nephrocalcinosis demonstrated in radiographs and computed tomography.
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ISSN:	0301-0449 1432-1998
DOI:	10.1007/BF00973964