title: Acute renal failure due to bilateral matrix renal calculi--a diagnostic dilemma.
abstract: We report an unusual case of acute renal failure caused by bilateral matrix calculi. The difficulties in diagnosing the cause of renal failure and the management of the case are discussed. Matrix calculi are rare causes of acute renal failure. Being radiolucent they can be elusive and systematic investigation and a diligent search are required for correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pandey
authors.forename: L N
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Dorairajan
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged