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The incidence of renal calculus disease increases with age and can be found as chronic or acute problems in elderly patients. The majority of stones are composed of calcium oxalate, but the incidence of infected stones increases in elderly, debilitated patients. Treatment of renal calculus disease has been revolutionized in the past decade through the use of percutaneous and extracorporeal techniques to eliminate standard open surgery. Medical therapy to control recurrent renal calculus disease has been effective in decreasing chronic nephrolithiasis.
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∙ 13y agoKidney Stones. A calculus or mineral build-up in the kidneys.
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The areas on either side of the renal pyramids are called renal?
renal columns
What is the outer portion of the kidney?
The Renal CortexThe renal cortex is the outer region of the kidney.The outer part of the kidney is the renal cortex.It is called the renal cortexcortex
The triangular shaped areas of the renal medulla are the what?
Renal Pyramids - The renal medulla consists of 6 to 18 distinct conical or triangular structures called renal pyramids.
What are renal epithelial cells?
Renal epithelial cells are the cells lining the renal tubules.
What is renal damage?
Renal damage is the same as kidney damage. Anytime you see the word "renal" it has to do with the kidneys.
What is pyelolithiasis?
condition of a stone/calculus in renal pelvis
What is the scientific name for kidney stone?
The scientific name for kidney stones is nephrolithiasis.
What is another way of describing renal calculi?
I'm not sure what you mean by "more medical". Renal means having to do with the kidneys, and calculus is Latin for "pebble". Renal calculi are, therefore, "kidney stones" ... but I don't see how that's "more medical."
Possible tiny non-obstructing right mid renal calculus is noted?
its a kidney stone
What is another more medical term for renal calculi?
I'm not sure what you mean by "more medical". Renal means having to do with the kidneys, and calculus is Latin for "pebble". Renal calculi are, therefore, "kidney stones" ... but I don't see how that's "more medical."
Which calculus involves at least two calyces and renal pelvis and accounts for abiut 30 percent of stones reported?
Staghorn calculi
What is another term for nephrolithiasis?
removal of kidney stones or incision to remove a renal calculus
What are the three main regions of the kidney in their correct sequence from outermost to innermost?
renal cortex > renal medulla > renal pelvis1.renal medulla>renal pelvis>renal cortex2.renal medulla>renal cortex>renal pelvis3.renal cortex>renal medulla>renal pelvis4.renal cortex>renal pelvis>renal medulla
What is the most common disease of the kidneys?
Diabetes is one of the main diseases that affects the kidneys the most. High blood pressure can also damage the kidneys and then there are specific diseases that only target the kidneys as well. Hyponatremia, Hypernatremia, Hypolsalemin, Hyperlsalimia, Hematuria, Proteinuria, chronic kidney disease., UTI, kidney cancer, kidney stones, nephritis, renal failure, glomerulonephritis, and others.
Are renal pelvis and renal calculi the same?
The renal pelvis and renal calculi are not the same. The renal pelvis is a normal part of the body. Renal calculi are kidney stones and are not normal.
Which is harder calculus or applied calculus?
Calculus; by a long shot.
Which word means having to do with the kidneys?
The word is "renal." It refers to anything related to the kidneys, such as renal function, renal failure, or renal disease.
