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Urology (Expert Forum)
Stones and Lesion
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Stones and Lesion
by pixpuf, Feb 02, 2004 12:00AM
My husband had a full body scan and it was discovered that he had bilateral kidney stones. The largest 9mm. There also was 11mm lesion in the right mid kidney. Our family doctor seems unconcerned. For the past 4 months or so he has had sevre pain on the lower right side of his abdomen and it's continuous. Should we be concerned about the stones and the lesion? Could this be the cause of pain?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 04, 2004 12:00AM
, Feb 04, 2004 12:00AM
It is certainly possible that the stones may be causing the pain. I would consider a referral to a urologist. If the stones do not pass on their own, there are a variety of options to remove them.
This can include percutaneous nephrostolithotomy or extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
A description of percutaneous nephrostolithotomy is as follows. When a kidney stone is too large or can't be broken up by lithotripsy (shock waves), a small incision is made in the back. A tunnel is created in the kidney, and with the help of a nephroscope, the stone is removed.
If you are not satisfied with your physician's opinion, you may want to consider a second opinion or a urology referral.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
This can include percutaneous nephrostolithotomy or extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
A description of percutaneous nephrostolithotomy is as follows. When a kidney stone is too large or can't be broken up by lithotripsy (shock waves), a small incision is made in the back. A tunnel is created in the kidney, and with the help of a nephroscope, the stone is removed.
If you are not satisfied with your physician's opinion, you may want to consider a second opinion or a urology referral.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Member Comments (1)
by d97cards, Feb 03, 2004 12:00AM
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