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[Recurring pseudo-urolithiasis].

G Egger, J Joost

    Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
    |May 31, 1983
    PubMed
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    A patient repeatedly introduced gypsum into their bladder, mimicking recurrent kidney stones. Diagnosis required X-ray diffraction after two years of self-induced urolithiasis and foreign body removal.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Medical Imaging
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Recurrent urolithiasis poses a significant clinical challenge.
    • Foreign body insertion into the urinary tract is rare but can mimic stone formation.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with a history of recurrent bladder stones requiring multiple interventions.
    • Gypsum foreign bodies were repeatedly found in the bladder and a ureter with reflux.

    Findings:

    • The patient was diagnosed with factitious urolithiasis (self-induced stones).
    • X-ray diffraction confirmed the foreign bodies as gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate).
    • Diagnosis was established after two years of persistent symptoms and interventions.

    Implications:

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    • Highlights the importance of considering non-organic foreign bodies in refractory urolithiasis.
    • Emphasizes the diagnostic utility of advanced techniques like X-ray diffraction in complex cases.
    • Underscores the need for thorough patient history and multidisciplinary evaluation in suspected factitious disorders.