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How do nephrolithiasis and soft tissue calcification vary?
Query: Hi doctor, The findings of my 12 year old daughter's x-ray showed a cluster of 3 mm density overlying the right kidney, which may represent soft tissue calcification versus nephrolithiasis. I would like to get a clear understanding of the difference between soft tissue calcification and nephrolithi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nephrolithiasis means kidney stones and soft tissue calcification means any part of renal parenchyma gets high deposits of calcium and show up in x-ray. I want to know the reason for x-ray done. Is she having pain in the flank or burning sensation in urine or f... Read Full »
My kidney USG shows atherosclerotic calcifications on the aorta.
Query: Hi doctor, I had an ultrasound done for my kidneys and the radiologist reported atherosclerotic calcifications seen on the aorta. Also noted nonspecific bilateral echogenic medullary renal pyramids. Can you please tell me what this means? Is there a big concern or cause? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The calcification shown in the aorta (a large vessel coming out of your heart) and the echogenic renal pyramids in your kidneys, seem to have a common cause. There is a possibility that calcium is building up in your heart vessels and kidneys. This kidney echogenicity i... Read Full »
I have pain, and CT showed calcification near the urinary bladder. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had side abdominal pain for one month, and USG shows a left side duplex kidney with two echo complexes. I have also undergone a CT KUB non-contrast. It concluded that calcification in the left pelvis adjacent to the urinary bladder is difficult to determine whether this is in the p... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a complex case to decide that strongly supports the presence of the stone is pain. Sometimes there is no visible dilatation of the ureter or renal pelvis. The best diagnosis study will be a CT (computerized tomography) urogram with contrast. I would suggest you ... Read Full »
What is your opinion about kidney stones problem existing more than two years?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having kidney stones. Multiple calculi are seen in both kidneys. These kidney stones are there for the past two years, which were smaller in size and were two, and now the number has further increased. I am currently on himalya tablets, Neeri Syrup. I have attached the lab report... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your report. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a case of bilateral kidney stones that are non-obstructive. Ultrasound is usually operator dependent, and the findings are not always accurate. Hence you have to undergo NCCT KUB (noncontr... Read Full »