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Matrix stone.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  14501375     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Matrix stone is a rare form of renal calculi, and it is often difficult to make an exact preoperative diagnosis. To our knowledge, we reported the first case of matrix stones which received magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for image study. They showed hypointense signal in T1-weighted images and slight hyperintense signal in T2-weighted images. No obvious contrast enhancement was found after gadolinium administration in T1-weighted images. Besides, postoperative study of computerized tomography (CT) for matrix stones also showed the characteristic of soft tissue densities by measuring the Hounsfield units. We think our experiences may provide some help for the diagnosis of matrix stones when someone encounters the same situation and may prevent overtreatment due to misdiagnosis as malignancy.
Authors:
Chia-Chu Liu; Ching-Chia Li; Ming-Chen Shih; Yii-Her Chou; Chun-Hsiung Huang
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of computer assisted tomography     Volume:  27     ISSN:  0363-8715     ISO Abbreviation:  J Comput Assist Tomogr     Publication Date:    2003 Sep-Oct
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-09-22     Completed Date:  2003-10-07     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7703942     Medline TA:  J Comput Assist Tomogr     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  810-3     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Humans
Kidney Calculi / diagnosis*
Kidney Pelvis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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