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Hi, i have 6 mm calcification in my kidney. my family doctor said it is kidney stone and refer me to specialist. is calcification same as stone?
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Kidney stone: Is essentially the same. Calcification occurs when calcium deposits on a nidus of protein or uric acid or other substance tha shows as a calcification on x-rays.
Answered 12/12/2013
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