Which Statement Is False About Struvite Stones

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which statement is false about struvite stones?

• A)They are more common in women than men.
• B)They are associated with chronic laxative use in women.
• C)They grow large and branch into a staghorn configuration in renal pelvis and calyces.
• D)They are closely associated with urinary tract infections caused by urease-producing bacteria, such as Pseudomonas.

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