Nephrocalcinosis in Newborns: a case report

Document Type : Case Report

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neonatologist, associate professor, Mashhad University of medical science, Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

Nephrolithiasis and nephrocalcinosis are common in both term and premature infants who have had difficult neonatal courses.  Multiple factors may contribute and being born from a diabetic mother  Is one of them. This case is about a neonate with nephrocalcinosis .she is followed to 9months and remained healthy during a 9 month follow up.

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