The sonographic diagnosis and possible etiologies of medullary nephrocalcinosis in a neonate are described. Ultrasound findings include non-shadowing echogenic pyramids throughout the kidney. Possible etiologies in this patient include milk-alkali syndrome, hypervitaminosis D, and amphotericin B exposure.
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