Nephrolithiasis

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Nephrolithiasis, commonly known as kidney stones, are solids that form in the kidney. They can be found anywhere in the genitourinary tract.

The classic types:

  • Calcium oxalate - most common.[1]
  • Uric acid.
  • Struvite.
  • Cystine.

See also

References

  1. López, M.; Hoppe, B. (Jan 2010). "History, epidemiology and regional diversities of urolithiasis.". Pediatr Nephrol 25 (1): 49-59. doi:10.1007/s00467-008-0960-5. PMID 21476230.