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Primary vaginal stones

N V Raghavaiah, A I Devi

    The Journal of Urology
    |May 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Vaginal calculi (stones) are rare, especially in women. This study presents two uncommon cases of primary vaginal stones linked to vesicovaginal fistulas, offering insights into their formation and management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Gynecology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Urinary tract calculi rarely form outside the urinary system.
    • Vaginal calculi are exceptionally uncommon in female subjects, with only 26 cases previously reported.
    • These stones can be primary (formed in the vagina) or secondary (around a foreign body).

    Observation:

    • Primary vaginal stones result from continuous urinary salt deposition due to urinary leakage into the vagina.
    • Associated conditions include vesicovaginal fistulas, urethrovaginal fistulas, ectopic ureters, and neurogenic bladders.
    • Secondary vaginal stones may form around foreign bodies or migrate from the bladder through vesicovaginal septum ulceration.

    Findings:

    • Most reported vaginal calculi are primary, composed of struvite, and associated with vesicovaginal fistulas.

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  • The study details two unique cases of primary vaginal calculi in patients with vesicovaginal fistulas.
  • This highlights the rarity and specific etiology of these formations.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding the pathogenesis of vaginal calculi is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
    • Vesicovaginal fistulas are a significant predisposing factor for primary vaginal stone formation.
    • Further case reports are valuable for elucidating the clinical spectrum and management of this rare condition.