MILK OF CALCIUM IN THE KIDNEY

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Abstract
Milk of calcium in the kidney may be mistaken for a solid renal calculus. Horizontal beam roentgenograms which disclose the typical appearance of milk of calcium may not be a part of each roentgen examination on which renal calcifications may be detected. Roentgenologic features of milk of calcium on vertical beam roentgenograms are: 1. Atypical location of calcium density within the kidney. 2. Often unusually large size of calcification. 3. Nearly circular shape of calcification. 4. Low calcium density in relation to apparent size. 5. Fuzzy indistinct margins of calcification. Recognition of these features of renal calcifications on vertical beam roentgenograms should lead to the proper diagnosis of milk of calcium in the kidney.

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