Urology Flashcards
1
Q
Predisposing factors and composition of staghorn calculus
A
Ammonia producing bacteria
Alkaline pH
Struvite stone (triple phosphate-magnesium ammonium phosphate)
2
Q
Why renal colic may occur after chemotherapy for leukemia and confirmatory investigation
A
Uric acid stone by increased cell death which is radiolucent so confirmed by USG
