Current computed tomography techniques can detect duct of Bellini plugging but not Randall's plaques.

Objective: To assess the ability of noninvasive computed tomography (CT) scans to detect interstitial calcium phosphate deposits (Randall's plaques) and duct of Bellini plugs, which are possible stone precursor lesions.Methods: At time of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for stone removal, all ac...

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Published in:	Urology Vol. 82; no. 2; pp. 301 - 307
Main Authors:	Krambeck, Amy E, Lieske, John C, Li, Xujian, Bergstralh, Eric J, Rule, Andrew D, Holmes 3rd, David, McCollough, Cynthia M, Vrtiska, Terri J, Holmes, David 3rd
Format:	research Journal Article
Published:	Elsevier B.V. Aug2013
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost