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Calculus (medicine)A calculus is a stone (a concretion of material, usually mineral salts) that forms in an organ or duct of the body. Stones cause a number of important medical conditions. Additional recommended knowledge
Common stone diseasesA number of important medical conditions are caused by stones:
Stones can also be asymptomatic.
Aetiology
Pathophysiology & SymptomsStones can cause disease by several mechanisms:
DiagnosisDiagnostic workup varies by the stone type, but in general:
TreatmentAgain, treatment varies by stone type, but in general:
See also
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