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How is diagnosis hydronephrosis secondary to staghorn calculi diagnosed?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

CT scan is best: Kidney ultrasound is not the best modality for diagnosis of staghorn calculus. It is very good in diagnosing hydronephrosis. Most cost effective way, which will give an accurate diagnosis is a plain abdominal X-ray plus kidney ultrasound.

Answered 1/9/2015

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