Renal Calculi in Both Kidneys

A Symptomless Case of Renal Calculus in Both Kidneys

Primary renal aspergillosis and renal stones in both kidneys associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplant

Invasive aspergillosis (IA) is a leading cause of infectious mortality in patients who have undergone a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT); the mortality due to IA ranges from 70% to 93% in HSCT patients. Early diagnosis and treatment are the cornerstones for the good prognosis of IA. Primary renal aspergillosis is an extremely rare presentation in patients who have undergone HSCT, and t...

Percutaneous management of urinary calculi in horseshoe kidneys.

Urolithiasis in horseshoe kidney presents a unique challenge in decision-making and technical aspects of calculus treatment. We present our experience with a group of patients with symptomatic calculi in their horseshoe kidneys. We had 8 patients with 9 horseshoe kidneys bearing calculi. They all underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The median size of the calculi was 21 mm (range, 12 to 45 m...

Renal calculi in primary hyperaldosteronism.

Increased urinary calcium (Ca++) excretion and the presence of negative Ca++ balance is well documented in primary hyperaldosteronism. However, renal calculi as a major manifestation of this disorder is not previously described. This report describes probably the first patient who presented with renal calculi in association with primary hyperaldosteronism. We believe that primary hyperaldostero...

Hyperoxaluria and renal calculi.

Many Western countries are experiencing an epidemic of renal calculi, causing immediate problems with acute pain and morbidity together with worries for the future because of the likelihood of recurrent stone formation. Renal or ureteric colic is the commonest surgical admission diagnosis in this country and it has been suggested that up to 12 million Americans will suffer a stone episode durin...