Silicate urolithiasis.
Urinary tract silicate calculi are rare. Occurrence is limited strictly to patients who ingest magnesium trisilicate antacids. We report a case of a renal silicate calculus and review the subject of silicate stones.
D000293:Adolescent; D000863:Antacids / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000378:metabolism; D008274:Magnesium / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017633:Magnesium Silicates; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012651:Self Medication; D012824:Silicic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000863:Antacids; D017633:Magnesium Silicates; D012824:Silicic Acid; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; C001671:magnesium trisilicate; D008274:Magnesium