Staghorn calculus

Case contributed by Ian Bickle

Presentation

Distended abdomen. Bowel obstruction?

x-ray

Left staghorn calculus.

No bowel obstruction.

Case Discussion

A large dense staghorn calculus fit with 'antlers' from the upper calyceal components of the stone.

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