Bladder Stones: Diagnosis & Tests (Bladder Calculi)

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Bladder Stones

Alternate Names : Bladder Calculi

Bladder Stones | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

Bladder stones can be detected using various special X-ray tests. Cystoscopy may also be performed to make a diagnosis. This procedure involves inserting a special, thin tube called a cystoscope through the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. The cystoscope has a light and camera on the end of it and can be advanced into the bladder. This allows a doctor to see the inside of the bladder.

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Author: Stuart Wolf, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 09/18/01

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