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Phenotypic characterization of kidney stone formers by endoscopic and histological quantification of intrarenal calcification.
Kidney international - 1 Oct 2013
Linnes Michael P, Krambeck Amy E, Cornell Lynn, Williams James C, Korinek Mark, Bergstralh Eric J, Li Xujian, Rule Andrew D, McCollough Cynthia M, Vrtiska Terri J, Lieske John C
Abstract excerpt
Interstitial Randall's plaques and collecting duct plugs are distinct forms of renal calcification thought to provide sites for stone retention within the kidney. Here we assessed kidney stone precursor lesions in a random cohort of stone formers undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Each accessible papilla was endoscopically mapped following stone removal. The percent papillary surface area covered by plaque...
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