Aguilar-Ruiz J, Arrabal-Polo MA, Sierra M, Arrabal-Martin M. Application of mineralogical techniques in the study of human lithiasis.
Ultrastruct Pathol 2013;
36:367-76. [PMID:
23216234 DOI:
10.3109/01913123.2012.729879]
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Abstract
The authors review the mineralogical methods and techniques of analyzing calculi, stony concretions in the body. They discuss the main types of kidney stones (prostate, testicular, salivary, and bile) and the different diagnostic methods in mineralogy. By applying the techniques of optical microscopy and electron microscopy, they describe the different characteristics of human stones, based on extensive experience as evidenced by their numerous studies.
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