Bladder Calculus Flashcards
1
Q
Commonest cause of bladder calculus
A
Idiopathic hypercalciuria
2
Q
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
3
Q
Most bladder stones composition
A
Calcium oxalate/phosphate
4
Q
Calcium stones x-ray appearance
A
Radiopaque
5
Q
Uric stones x-ray appearance
A
Radiolucent