PATHO KIDNEY STONE QUIZLET
Calcium stones Formed due to an excess mineral called OXALATE =- commonly found in some fruit, vegetables, nuts, and chocolate Struvite stones Less common and caused by an INFECTION in the urinary tract. It can grow quickly and become quite large Uric acid stones form due to CHRONIC DEHYDRATION. The risk increases in those with GOUT, a genetic tendency, or a diet too high in protein
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PATHO KIDNEY STONE
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