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Lesch-Nyhan syndrome CT
Introduction
Overview
Overview
CT scan
CT scan
- The preferred radiographic modality for initial evaluation of patients with suspected renal colic is non-contrast-enhanced computed tomography.
- Its has a sensitivity a 96%, specificity a 99% , negative predictive value of a 97% , and a positive predictive value of 98% for stone detection.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Ngo TC, Assimos DG (2007). “Uric Acid nephrolithiasis: recent progress and future directions”. Reviews in Urology. 9 (1): 17–27. PMC 1831527. PMID 17396168.
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