Cortical nephrocalcinosis (mnemonic)

A mnemonic for common causes of cortical nephrocalcinosis is:

• COAG
• GOAT

Mnemonic

• C: cortical necrosis
• O: oxalosis
• A: Alport syndrome
• G: (chronic) glomerulonephritis

• G: (chronic) glomerulonephritis
• O: oxalosis
• A: Alport syndrome/ Acute cortical necrosis
• T: Transplant rejection (Chronic)

See also

• nephrocalcinosis
  • cortical nephrocalcinosis
  • medullary nephrocalcinosis
    • medullary nephrocalcinosis mnemonic