Staghorn calculus (kidney)

Case contributed by Hamdi Mohamed Isse
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right flank pain.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
ct

Large obstructive staghorn calculus in the right renal pelvis branching into renal calyces resulting in mild hydronephrosis.

Small left renal cortical cyst.

Degenerative changes of visualized spine.

Case Discussion

This case shows typical appearance of right renal staghorn calculus.

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