Pathological Anatomy. Atlas of Macroscopic Specimens - Part 2. Pathology of Individual Organs and Systems - A. M. Romanyuk 2016
Pathology of the Urinary System
Urolithiasis Complicated by Hydronephrosis
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Urolithiasis complicated by hydronephrosis
The specimen shows disruption of the renal parenchyma Structure. This is due to the presence of calculi and impaired urine outflow, which leads to atrophic and sclerotic Changes in the renal tissue. Nephrolithiasis (Kidney stone disease) is a chronic condition characterized by The formation of stones of various sizes, structures, and chemical compositions (phosphates, urates, oxalates, etc.) in the calyces, renal pelves, or Ureters of one or both Kidneys.
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