Kidney stones vs Ureteric stones.docx

Differences between kidney stones and ureteric stones +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | **Kidney Stones** | **Aspect** | **Ureteric Stones** | +=======================+=======================+=======================+ | located within the...

Differences between kidney stones and ureteric stones +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | **Kidney Stones** | **Aspect** | **Ureteric Stones** | +=======================+=======================+=======================+ | located within the | Location | located in the | | kidney, either in the | | ureters, the tubes | | renal pelvis or the | | that connect the | | calyces. | | kidneys to the | | | | bladder. | | | | | | | | 3 areas of | | | | constriction lodge | | | | the stones:- | | | | | | | | - Ureteropelvic | | | | Junction | | | | | | | | - Crossing over the | | | | common iliac | | | | vessels | | | | | | | | - Ureterovesical | | | | Junction | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+