Matrix Stone: A Case Report.
- Author:
Woo Sik CHUNG
1
;
Se Joong KIM
;
Chun Il KIM
;
Young Tae LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
matrix stone
- MeSH:
Adult;
Crystallins;
Female;
Humans;
Kidney;
Urinary Tract
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1985;26(4):353-356
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Matrix stone is a rare form of urinary tract concretion and composed primarily of matrix material, approximately 65% by weight. This must be distinguished from the various diseases representing a radiolucent mass within the renal collecting system. We report a case of matrix stone in 32 year-old female patient who had a crystalline stone of con. tralateral kidney with the review of literatures.
