👉 Nephrocele is a type of kidney stone that occurs in the renal pelvis, which is located just above the kidney. It can cause pain and discomfort when it blocks the flow of urine from the kidneys to the bladder. The process of formation of nephroceles typically begins with the buildup of calcium crystals in the renal pelvis, leading to a narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels that carry urine out of the kidneys. As the crystals grow larger, they can eventually form a