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2014-06-03

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The evolution of CT diagnosed papillae tip microcalcifications: can we predict the development of stones?

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https://doi.org/10.1089/end.2014.0151

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OBJECTIVES: To determine the incidence of computed tomography (CT) identifiable Randall plaques in a CT explored population; to determine the clinical relevance of this radiological finding by a 7-year follow-up; to determine a cut point to identify a population with high risk of developing calcium stone disease (SD). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective study of all patients explored by abdominal CT in our center between January and March 2005. INCLUSION CRITERIA: age 30-60 years and no SD. Papillae attenuation was measured on nonenhanced CT in Hounsfield units (HU) and the mean of all papillae was calculated. Patients were re-evaluated after 7 years to identify calcium stone formers. Anamnesis and already available CT, ultrasound, kidney, ureter, and bladder radiograph (KUB) or intravenous urography (IVU) images performed as part of their follow-up were used. In patients with no follow-up, ultrasound and KUB were to be performed. Pearson correlation, Student t-test, and the receiver operator curve were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: A total of 362 patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were analyzed; 12 developed calcium SD after 7 years. A significant difference was encountered between the papillae attenuation of stone formers (SF) versus non-SF (47.2HU vs. 35.5HU, p=0.001). There was good correlation between papillae attenuation and the possibility of developing SD (R=0.87). An optimal cut point of 43HU with a sensitivity of 81% and specificity of 97%, area under the curve 0.91, separated SF and non-SF. CONCLUSION: Patients with high papillae density have a higher risk of developing SD. A cut point of 43HU could accurately be used to identify a high-risk population.

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Càlculs renals, Malalties de l'aparell genitourinari, Anamnesi, Tomografia computada per emissió de fotó simple, Estudi de casos

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Kidney calculi, Genitourinary organs diseases, Medical history taking, Single-photon emission computed tomography, Case studies

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CIUDIN, Alexandru, et al. The evolution of CT diagnosed papillae tip microcalcifications: can we predict the development of stones?. Journal of Endourology and Part B. Videourology. Vol.  2014, núm. 28, pàgs. 8. ISSN 0892-7790. [consulta: 8 de maig de 2026]. Disponible a: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/117089

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