Pediatric renal calyceal diverticular calculi: Diagnostic and management by percutaneous nephrolithotomy “case report”
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Renal calyceal diverticula are rarely diagnosed in children. Calculus formation within the diverticulum is a significant complication and its management in children remains controversial. We report our experience with 1 case, managed with minimally invasive surgery. We report one pediatric case who presented with flank pain. Physical examination, biochemistry and urinalysis were normal. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed calyceal diverticulum type II with secondary diverticular calculus. The patient underwent mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy and recovered uneventfully. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is safe and effective, and it can be offered as a first line therapy for symptomatic calyceal diverticular calculi in children.
Source: Urology Case Reports
Authors: Nangue Ngansob Loïs Landry, Pankaj Wadhwa, Meera Luthra, Shweta Joshi
Institutions: Medanta The Medicity, Medanta The Medicity
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,060
OpenAlex ID: W4405105533