URINARY STONE Flashcards

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Men are more frequently affected by urolithiasis than women, with a ratio of

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2.5:1

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There are five major types of urinary stones. The most common types are composed of

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calcium (85%), and for that reason most urinary stones are radiopaque (visible) on plain
abdominal radiographs.

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