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Urolithiasis
Published in: Urolithiasis 5/2013

01-10-2013 | Invited Review

The role of calcium phosphate in the development of Randall’s plaques

Author: Hans-Göran Tiselius

Published in: Urolithiasis | Issue 5/2013

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Abstract

Results of research carried out during recent years have shown that papillary subepithelial and intratubular deposits of calcium phosphate have important roles in the formation of calcium oxalate stones. In this article, the mechanisms of calcium oxalate stone formation are briefly reviewed and the background to formation of Randall’s plaques type I and II discussed. Although some of the conclusions are difficult to prove, it stands to reason that improved understanding of how calcium phosphate is deposited in the interstitial tissue as well as in the collecting ducts will be of great importance for design of rational and individualized recurrence prevention.
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Metadata
Title
The role of calcium phosphate in the development of Randall’s plaques
Author
Hans-Göran Tiselius
Publication date
01-10-2013
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Urolithiasis / Issue 5/2013
Print ISSN: 2194-7228
Electronic ISSN: 2194-7236
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00240-013-0602-7

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