Bladder Calculus Flashcards

1
Q

Commonest cause of bladder calculus

A

Idiopathic hypercalciuria

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2
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Bladder calculus symptoms/signs

A

Discomfort with urination

  • urinalysis with + blood
  • microscopy shows RBCs, a few WBCs, no casts
  • negative urine culture
  • radiopaque lesion in bladder
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3
Q

Most bladder stones composition

A

Calcium oxalate/phosphate

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4
Q

Calcium stones x-ray appearance

A

Radiopaque

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5
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Uric stones x-ray appearance

A

Radiolucent

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