Medullary nephrocalcinosis (mnemonic)

A common mnemonic used to remember the etiology of medullary nephrocalcinosis is:

• HAM HOP

Mnemonic

• H: hyperparathyroidism
• A: (renal tubular) acidosis
• M: medullary sponge kidney
• H: hypercalcemia/hypercalciuria
• O: oxalosis
• P: papillary necrosis

See also

• renal papillary necrosis mnemonic
• cortical nephrocalcinosis
• cortical nephrocalcinosis mnemonic