Nephrocalcinosis and Nephrolithiasis in X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets: Diagnostic Imaging and Risk Factors

Nephrocalcinosis (NC) and nephrolithiasis (NL) are described in hypophosphatemic rickets, but data regarding their prevalence rates and the presence of metabolic risk factors in X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets (XLH) are scarce.To determine the prevalence rates of NC and NL and their risk factors in patients with XLH with confirmed PHEX mutations.Renal ultrasonography (US) and CT were performed in 16 children and 23 adults. The images were...