A case of giant renal calculus with poorly functioning opposite kidney

Volume: 48 Number: 3 September 1, 2009
  • İsen K
  • Cihan S
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A case of giant renal calculus with poorly functioning opposite kidney

Abstract

Giant renal calculus is rarely seen in urologic practice. A 69-year-old woman who had right giant renal calculus with poorly functioning opposite kidney is presented. She was with a history of right pyelolithotomy for large renal calculus 10 years back. Ultrasonography(USG), uncontrast computed tomography ( CT ), plain abdominal X-ray ( KUB ) and intraveneous urography ( IVU ) revealed a giant renal calculus (10 x 8 cm) and grade III hydronephrosis on the right kidney and moderate calixiel dilation on the left kidney. Diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid ( DTPA ) renal scan showed good functioning affected kidney and poor functioning opposite kidney. Right pyelolithotomy was performed. During the manuplation of the stone removal, the stone was divided into five pieces spontaneously. This situation made the procedure easier. The stones were extracted without any complications, and a double-j ( DJ ) stent was placed to the patient. Chemical analysis of the stone revealed a calcium phosphate stone. KUB and IVU showed complete stone clearence and modarate dilatation on the right renal pelvis on the second month postoperatively. Like this case, today, open stone surgery is still continues to represent a reasonable alternative treatment option for some special cases.

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İsen K

Cihan S

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September 1, 2009

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September 1, 2009

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Year 2009 Volume: 48 Number: 3

Vancouver
1.İsen K, Cihan S. Karşı taraf böbrek fonksiyonu kötü olan bir dev böbrek taşı olgusu. EJM [Internet]. 2009 Sep. 1;48(3):209-12. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA67XS82NN

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