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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2023; 11(23): 5554-5558
Published online Aug 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i23.5554
Published online Aug 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i23.5554
Jackstone in the renal calyx: A rare case report
Hai-Feng Song, Lei Liang, Yu-Bao Liu, Bo Xiao, Wei-Guo Hu, Jian-Xing Li, Department of Urology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China
Author contributions: Song HF and Liang L contributed to manuscript writing and editing, and data collection; Xiao B and Hu WG revised the manuscript; Liu YB and Li JX performed the patient’s surgery and made contributions to supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jian-Xing Li, MD, Director, Doctor, Professor, Surgeon, Department of Urology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, No. 168 Litang Road, Changping District, Beijing 102218, China.
Received: April 10, 2023
Peer-review started: April 10, 2023
First decision: June 12, 2023
Revised: June 25, 2023
Accepted: July 25, 2023
Article in press: July 25, 2023
Published online: August 16, 2023
Processing time: 128 Days and 5 Hours
Peer-review started: April 10, 2023
First decision: June 12, 2023
Revised: June 25, 2023
Accepted: July 25, 2023
Article in press: July 25, 2023
Published online: August 16, 2023
Processing time: 128 Days and 5 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: As a rare entity, jackstone with the characteristic appearance resembling toy jacks is usually found in the urinary bladder. This study discusses a rare case of a jackstone in a hydronephrotic renal calyx which had never been described before. Jackstones are commonly composed of calcium oxalate monohydrate or calcium oxalate dihydrate. The exact pathophysiology of jackstone development remains poorly understood. Outflow obstruction may be the most common cause. Thus, when removing the stones, the obstruction should also be evaluated and treated to avoid recurrence.