Uric acid nephrolithias in the era of noncontrast computed tomography

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  • Blayne K. Welk Division of Urology, Providence Healthcare, Vancouver, BC, and the Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
  • Joel M.H. Teichman Division of Urology, Providence Healthcare, Vancouver, BC, and the Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

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https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.844

Résumé

We report 2 patients who presented with uric acid renal calculi. Both patients had previously been treated unsuccessfully for their stones with shock wave lithotripsy and were referred to our centre for percutaneous nephrolithomy. We were able to avoid surgery in both cases owing to the recognition of uric acid stone composition despite the calculi being visible on CT scout films.

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Welk, B. K., & Teichman, J. M. (2013). Uric acid nephrolithias in the era of noncontrast computed tomography. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 2(4), 420–1. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.844

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Case Report