Staghorn calculus

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Known renal stone disease. For PCNL. Prior cholecystectomy.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Cholecystectomy.

Right staghorn calculus.

No left sided urinary tract stones.

Case Discussion

Classic appearance of a staghorn calculus.

First line treatment is typically percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).

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