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A large renal bullet that resembles a large renal stone. A rare case scenario

20211 citationOpen accessKafr el-Sheikh University

Abstract

Retained renal bullet post gunshot injury to the back is unusual presentation. A characteristic star-like pattern produced by lead shots and not by "stone," consisting of plastic detonating cap will aid the urologist to differentiate retained renal bullet from renal stone. In such scenario, asymptomatic renal bullet look alike renal stone doesn't necessitate treatment.

Research topics

  • Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
  • Restraint-Related Deaths
  • Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106180

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