Urology Flashcards

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Q

Which of the following is true in regards to renal colic?

a) Recurrence is 50% in 10 years
b) Peak incidence is 20-30 years
c) 95% of all stones <5mm pass within 2 weeks
d) It occurs in 10% of the population
e) Twice as common in females

A

D.

10% of the population get renal colic and it is twice as common in males.

Recurrence is 50% but at 5 years

Peak incidence is 30-50 years

75% of stones <5 mm pass spontaneously within 2 weeks.

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