Nephrolithiasis

From Libre Pathology
Revision as of 13:46, 1 February 2013 by Michael (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Nephrolithiasis, commonly known as kidney stones, are solids that form in the kidney. They can be found anywhere in the genitourinary tract.

The classic types:

  • Calcium oxalate - most common.[1]
  • Uric acid.
  • Struvite.
  • Cystine.

References

  1. ↑ López, M.; Hoppe, B. (Jan 2010). "History, epidemiology and regional diversities of urolithiasis.". Pediatr Nephrol 25 (1): 49-59. doi:10.1007/s00467-008-0960-5. PMID 21476230.
Retrieved from "https://librepathology.org/w/index.php?title=Nephrolithiasis&oldid=20200"