Undetectable renal stone on computed tomography

Noncontrast computed tomography(CT) is commonly recommended for the diagnosis of suspected renal stones. In this paper, we present a case of a renal stone that cannot be detected by CT. The stone was made of n-butyl α-cyanoacrylate, a kind of surgical adhesives commonly used in partial nephrotomy.

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Published in:Urology case reports 2024-11, Vol.57, p.102873, Article 102873
Main Authors: Zhang, Guanghan, Huang, Zhicong, Li, Shaoying, Zeng, Guohua, Zhu, Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Endourology
N-butyl α-cyanoacrylate
Nephrolithiasis
Surgical adhesive
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Summary:Noncontrast computed tomography(CT) is commonly recommended for the diagnosis of suspected renal stones. In this paper, we present a case of a renal stone that cannot be detected by CT. The stone was made of n-butyl α-cyanoacrylate, a kind of surgical adhesives commonly used in partial nephrotomy.
ISSN:2214-4420
2214-4420
DOI:10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102873