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What are the main classifications of urolithiasis?
Which type of stone formation involves calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate?
What are the three locations where urolithiasis can occur?
The presence of which materials around a nucleus can lead to stone formation in urolithiasis?
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What is the color range of stones formed in urolithiasis?
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Study Notes
Urolithiasis
- Urolithiasis refers to the formation of stones in any part of the urinary tract, also known as urinary calculi or renal lithiasis or nephrolithiasis.
Classification of Urolithiasis
- Classified into two types based on location of the stone and constituents of the stone.
Types of Urolithiasis
- Kidney stones
- Ureter stones
- Bladder stones
Stone Formation
- Stones are formed when calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate collect around the nucleus of a bacteria or blood clot.
- Stones are yellow to dark red in colour.
Treatment
- Urolithiasis has a good prognosis if caught early, with many available interventions.
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Description
Learn about urolithiasis, the formation of stones in the urinary tract, its classification, and types of stones depending on their location.
