Mulberry stone

Last revised by Avni K P Skandhan on 23 Feb 2018

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Citation:

Skandhan A, Weerakkody Y, Mulberry stone. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 24 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-25501

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-25501

Permalink:

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/25501

rID:

25501

Article created:

28 Oct 2013, Avni K P Skandhan

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Last revised:

23 Feb 2018, Avni K P Skandhan

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At the time the article was last revised Avni K P Skandhan had no recorded disclosures.

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Revisions:

3 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Urogenital

Tags:

renal calculus, jackstone calculus, refs, stub, cases

Synonyms:

Mulberry calculus
Mulberry stones
Mulberry calculi

A mulberry stone is one of the types of urinary tract stones. It is formed of calcium oxalate dihydrate. It can be considered as a subset of a jackstone calculus which has a spiked appearance. When the stone has less well-developed spikes, it may appear to have a mamillated appearance, hence it is referred to as mulberry stone. The loose crystalline lattice of calcium oxalate dihydrate allows these stones to be easily fragmented with various forms of lithotripsy, despite their formidable appearance.¹