Pediatric renal calyceal diverticular calculi: Diagnostic and management by percutaneous nephrolithotomy “case report”
Renal calyceal diverticula are rarely diagnosed in children. Calculus formation within the diverticulum is a significant complication and its management in children remains controversial. We report our experience with 1 case, managed with minimally invasive surgery.We report one pediatric case who p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Urology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214442024002547 |
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| Summary: | Renal calyceal diverticula are rarely diagnosed in children. Calculus formation within the diverticulum is a significant complication and its management in children remains controversial. We report our experience with 1 case, managed with minimally invasive surgery.We report one pediatric case who presented with flank pain. Physical examination, biochemistry and urinalysis were normal. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed calyceal diverticulum type II with secondary diverticular calculus. The patient underwent mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy and recovered uneventfully.Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is safe and effective, and it can be offered as a first line therapy for symptomatic calyceal diverticular calculi in children. |
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| ISSN: | 2214-4420 |