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Stone in kidney

2020-07-13 21:05:05
Found a stone of size 6.5 mm in kidney . Can it be removed in a patient undergoing chemotherapy ? She has undergone only first chemotherapy
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Dear user Chemotherapy is not a contraindication for stone removal. If ur blood counts are normal and u don’t have any toxicities with chemotherapy U can go ahead with the procedure based on your urologists assessment.
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Preferably procedure to be done prior to next chemotherapy

Answered2020-07-14 02:53:04

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Stones can be removed while pt is on chemotherapy once CBC is fine. Meet urologist
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meet urologist

Answered2020-07-20 01:56:15

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You will need to see a urologist for further management

Answered2020-07-17 08:19:59

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