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All are the causes of nephrocalcinosis in granulomatous disease except -

A
Increased absorption of ca from intestine
B
Increased conversion to 1,25 (OH )2 D
C
Increased bone resorption
D
Mutation in calcium sensing receptor
High-Yield Explanation
In granulomatous diseases ,granulomas have 1alpha hydroxylase activity . So there is increased conversion of 25(OH) D to 1,25(OH) 2 D. Increased active vitamin d INCREASES-reabsorption of calcium in PCT, bone resorption ,absorption of ca in intestine-resulting in hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia results in-nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis ,nephrogenic diabetes insipidus . Ref:Harrison 20 th edition pg no 2603

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