Types of Calculi Flashcards
1
Q
formed at an alkaline pH
A
Phosphate stones
2
Q
formed at a pH of 5.3
A
Uric acid stones
3
Q
commonly attached to papillae: “pelvis stones”
A
Calcium stones
4
Q
formed with preexisting nuclei due to Proteus
A
Calcium stones
5
Q
yellow to brownich colored
A
Uric acid stones
6
Q
pale colored and friable
A
Phosphate stones
7
Q
darkly colored and very hard
A
Calcium stones
8
Q
greasy and yellow-brown in color
A
Cystine stones
9
Q
rough surfaced stones
A
Calcium stones
10
Q
present in gouty patients
A
Uric acid stones