Renal Module 3: Obstruction - Renal Calculi, Strictures, and Cancer

These flashcards cover key terminology and concepts related to renal obstructions, including renal calculi, their management, and associated complications.

Renal Calculi

Solid masses made of crystals that originate in the kidneys.

Stricture

Narrowing of a tubular structure in the body, such as the ureter.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland commonly seen in older men.

Hematuria

The presence of blood in the urine.

Urethral Stricture

Narrowing of the urethra due to scarring or inflammation.

Nephrolithotomy

A surgical procedure for removing kidney stones.

Lithotripsy

A medical procedure that breaks stones in the kidney, ureter, or bladder into smaller pieces.

Ureteroscopy

A procedure that allows the doctor to examine the inside of the ureter using a thin tube.

UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)

An infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

Calcium Oxalate

The most common type of stone found in renal calculi.