Matrix calculi

Br J Radiol. 1975 Oct;48(574):807-10. doi: 10.1259/0007-1285-48-574-807.

Abstract

Matrix calculi are an uncommon form of urinary tract concretion. They must be considered in the differential diagnosis of a radiolucent mass within the renal collecting system or ureter. The clinical and radiographic features of three cases are presented and the literature of matrix calculi is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriuria / microbiology
  • Calcium / urine
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Calculi / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Calculi / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mucoproteins / analysis
  • Prognosis
  • Proteus mirabilis / isolation & purification
  • Proteus vulgaris / isolation & purification
  • Radiography
  • Ureteral Calculi / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Calculi / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Mucoproteins
  • Calcium