Presentation
Left lumbar pain
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Staghorn calculus
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A large calculus completely occupying left renal pelvis is seen it is also extending into the upper pole calyx. This represents a staghorn calculus.
Two small secondary calculi are also seen in middle calyces of the left kidney.
Case Discussion
Staghorn calculi are composed of MAP, magnesium ammonium phosphate (struvite) and are usually mixed with calcium phosphate.
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