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Question Title: Phlebolith?Forum: The Urology Forum
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Posted by sh on May 02, 1999 at 23:09:18 A while back I had an IVP done to check for reasons for high protien and blood in my urine. On the report it said there was a " pelvic calcification" indicating a "phlebolth". Then it said that the test was "essentially normal." My Dr. had just told me it was "ok", about a month ago when the office called with the result. I was just picking up my records so that I will have them if I have to go to another Dr. Is this something to worry about? Thank you.
Posted by HFHS M.D.-AK on May 05, 1999 at 16:35:19
_______ Dear sh, A phlebolith itself is harmless and I wouldn’t worry about it. It is usually a calcified vessel in the pelvis that is commonly seen on X-rays. When dealing with kidney stones, it is important to delineate between a phlebolith and a stone. Your IVP should show the dye filling the ureter and the phlebolith outside the ureter, or your doctor would have done other testing. If your IVP was normal, showing prompt excretion of contrast and normal function, you should not have anything to worry about. If you have pain or another reason to suspect that your kidney is blocked, a non-contrast CT scan can be done to look for a stone vs. a phlebolith. I would not get another doctors opinion if the only concern you have is the phebolith and you are clinically asymptomatic. This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653-6568). Sincerely,
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