Staghorn calculus

Description

A condition of the kidney, characterised by large, branched, struvite or calcium carbonate apatite calculi within the renal pelvis and extending into one or more caliceal extensions, and fever, haematuria, or flank pain, leading to renal failure and life-threatening sepsis. This condition may be associated with urinary tract infection. Confirmation is by imaging of the abdominal region.

Index terms

Staghorn calculus
staghorn calculi
staghorn kidney calculus

Exclusions from above levels

5C51.2 – Hyperoxaluria
5C60.2 – Cystinuria
MF98.0 – Hypercalciuria

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MF9Y – Crystalluria
01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

GB70.0Y – Other specified calculus of kidney
GB70.0Z – Calculus of kidney, unspecified

Foundation entity

Staghorn calculus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/48643408

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: GB70.0: Calculus of kidney › GB70: Calculus of upper urinary tract › 16: Diseases of the genitourinary system