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[Symptomatic bladder calculi: diagnostic and therapeutic aspects]
1Service d'urologie, centre hospitalier universitaire Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Maroc. rrabii@urologues.com
Annales D'Urologie
|July 23, 2003
Summary
This case study details a 50-year-old woman with bilateral kidney and bladder stones, successfully treated with surgery. The discussion focuses on diagnosing and managing hydrocalyx, a condition involving urine collection in the kidney calyces.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Urology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Recurrent urinary tract infections and bilateral lumbar pain can indicate significant urological pathology.
- Intravenous Urography (IVU) is a key diagnostic tool for visualizing renal and bladder calculi.
Observation:
- A 50-year-old female presented with bilateral lumbar pain and recurrent urinary infections.
- Diagnostic imaging revealed bilateral renal and bladder stones.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention included upper polar nephrectomy of the left kidney and surgical removal of stones from the right kidney.
- The patient's stones and associated infection were successfully treated.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of surgical management for complex renal and bladder calculi.
- It underscores the need for comprehensive discussion on the diagnosis and therapeutic strategies for hydrocalyx.