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There is again noted a 4 mm calcification overlying the lower pole of the left kidney. the doctors have said its not kidney stone? what could it be?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Phlebolith: I bet it is a bit of calcium in a blood vessel wall

Answered 3/4/2021

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A member asked:

There is again noted a 4 mm calcification overlying the lower pole of the left kidney. the doctors have said its not kidney stone? what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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