Staghorn calculus

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hematuria. Left flank pain.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
ct

Complete left staghorn calculus.

No other renal tract stones.

No other significant abnormality.

Case Discussion

The ultimate form of renal stone disease.

Classic appearances of a staghorn calculus - look how dense these stones are on bone windows.

These are typically treated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

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