A 41-year-old member asked:
Please describe the types of kidney disease?
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Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Following: Cystic disease: polycystic or multi cystic. Infectious: pyelonephritis, abscess. Hydronephrosis. Stone disease: solitary, multiple or nephrolcalcinosis. Nephrotic syndrome. Glomerulonephritis various types. Kidney malignancies/cancers, wilms in kids, adenocarcinoma, transitional cell cancer etc. Benign tumors: oncocytoma, hamartoma (tuberous sclerosis}, renal artery stenosis . Trauma: rupture etc.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Is nephrocalcinosis a type of kidney disease?
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Dr. Pascale Laneanswered
Pediatric Nephrology and Dialysis 37 years experience
No: Nephrocalcinosis means calcium has deposited in the kidney. This condition can occur from disease or damage or even some drugs. Treatment involves identifying the underlying problem. Sometimes it can resolve; other cases are permanent.
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Last updated Sep 11, 2013
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