nephrolithiasis Flashcards
1
Q
best imaging modality for stones
A
CT-helical
2
Q
definition of hypercalciuria
A
women > 250, men >300
3
Q
urinary excretion >4 mg/kg/day
A
hypercalciuria
4
Q
x lined disorder of proximal renal tubule caused by mutationn CLCN5
A
Dent disease
5
Q
hypercalciuria, nephrocalcinosis, nephrolitahisis
A
Dent disease
6
Q
fxn of thiazide diuretics in tx of calcium stones
A
reduce urinary Ca excretion
7
Q
fat malabsorption with an intact colon can lead to
A
hyperoxaluria
8
Q
high dietary intake of chocolate, nuts, spinach, tea, swiss chard can lead to
A
hyperoxaluria
9
Q
struvite is most commonly due to?
A
infxn with urea splitting organisms
10
Q
severe alkaline urine
A
think of struvite stones
11
Q
what types of stones are radio-lucent?
A
uric acid stones
