Renal milk of calcium: contraindication to extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy.
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Journal Article
Renal milk-of-calcium (MOC) cysts are rare findings, with only approximately 60 cases reported in the literature. The diagnosis depends on the demonstration of the typical "half-moon" configuration on horizontal beam radiography; classical ultrasound finding is a gravity-dependent, echogenic shadowy material in a renal cyst. The importance of the MOC syndrome lies in its recognition and differentiation from a renal stone in order to avoid unwarranted surgery or extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL). We have encountered five patients with renal MOC and present the typical clinical and radiological features in order to facilitate differential diagnosis.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Heidenreich, A; Vorreuther, R; Krug, B; Moul, JW; Engelmann, UH
Published Date
- 1996
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 2 / 2
Start / End Page
- 102 - 107
PubMed ID
- 9118405
Pubmed Central ID
- 9118405
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1079-3259
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States