Renal calculi associated with proteus infection
Correct Answer: Triple phosphate
Description: Triple phosphate or struvite( Calcium phosphate with ammonium magnesium phosphate ) is smooth and diy white, grows in alkaline medium. Proteus being urea splitting organism splits urea to give ammonium which provides the required alkaline medium. Reference : page 1292 Bailey and Love's sho practice of surgery 26th edition
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