Urolithiasis in Sokoto, North–Western Nigeria

Mungadi, Ismaila Arzika; Ntia, IO; Opara, W. E. K.; Sani, AA

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“…The prevalence of urolithiasis in this study is 13.4/1000. This is observed to be higher than the past findings by other researchers[ 13 ] in the Southern parts of the country but lower than core Northern Parts of Nigeria. [ 11 12 ] This may be due to variation of risk factors responsible for urolithiasis formation, especially changing climatic conditions, diet, and drinking habits.…”

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“…This agrees also with the finding of other researchers from other geopolitical regions of Nigeria. [ 5 13 18 ] It is believed that stones occur more frequently in the upper urinary tract as the society becomes industrialized with improvement in the standard of living and it is also a reflection of the differences in the pathogenesis of stones’ formation between the upper and lower urinary tract. [ 10 ]…”

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Sonographic assessment of urolithiasis in University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

2018

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Background:Urolithiasis may result in many complications including renal failure. There is a paucity of documented scientific study on the prevalence of urolithiasis in the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital within the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of urolithiasis in patients undergoing ultrasound at University of Abuja Teaching Hospital.Materials and Methods:This study which adopted a survey approach was conducted at the Department of Radiology, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital between June 2014 and May 2015. A total of 2310 patients that underwent abdominopelvic ultrasound in the department who aged between 2 and 64 years and met the inclusion criteria participated in the study. They were recruited using a convenience (nonprobability) sampling technique. Data obtained were subjected to descriptive statistics and analyzed using Student's t-test. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results:A total of 2310 patients were scanned, 31 patients were sonographically identified with urolithiasis. The prevalence of urolithiasis was 13.4/1000. The mean age was 31.12 ± 3.69 years. There were 58.06% males and 41.93% females giving a male-to-female ratio of 1.3:1. The peak age of incidence was 21–50 years. Majority (22 [71%]) were located in the upper urinary tract, whereas 9 (27%) were in the lower urinary tract. The most common presenting symptoms were flank/loin pains (renal colic) noted in 12 (40%) patients, followed by hematuria in 4 (13.3%) patients.Conclusion:The prevalence of urolithiasis was 13.4/1000. This information can be utilized in formulating future health plans for prevention of urolithiasis in the hospitals within this locality.

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Sonographic assessment of urolithiasis in University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

2018

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“…[ 29 ] Despite this, studies done earlier recognized that the etiology of some lower urinary tract stone is traceable to childhood and tend to exhibit characteristics similar to the stones of endemic regions. [ 30 31 ]…”

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Spectrum of Urological Cases in a West African Tertiary Hospital

Mungadi

Khalid

2021

Annals of African Medicine

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Context: Urological diseases vary from one geographical location to another worldwide. The knowledge of their distribution in each location could determine local workforce and facility needs and as well guide the areas of subspecialization. Aims: The aim of this study is to document the annual frequency and distribution of urological diseases at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto. Settings and Design: A cross-sectional retrospective study from January 2016 to December 2016 of all new patients seen at the urology outpatient clinic, emergency department as well as inpatient referrals from other departments of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: The relevant records were extracted from the patient's case notes and entered into a semistructured questionnaire. Statistical Analysis Used: Data were analyzed using the SPSS software version 20. Results: A total of 607 new patients were seen over the study period. There were 576 (94.9%) males and 31 (5.1%) females, with a male-to-female ratio of 18.6:1. The median age was 45 years, with age range of 1–106 years. Urological emergencies were seen in 35.0% patients. Ninety-one percent of cases were acquired, whereas 8.2% were of congenital etiology. Overall, the most commonly diagnosed urologic diseases among new patients in order of decreasing frequency were benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) (18.6%), bladder tumor (11.8%), upper tract urinary calculi (10.3%), urethral stricture (8.9%), and prostate adenocarcinoma (7.4%). Conclusions: BPE, bladder tumor, upper tract urinary calculi, urethral stricture, and prostate adenocarcinoma are common in our environment. Knowledge of these diseases distribution may guide service expansion and workforce needs, inspire subspecialization as well as direct research and government policy in this community. Nongovernmental organizations wanting to have impact will be suitably directed.

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“…Mungadi et al evaluate the pattern of urolithiasis in Sokoto North Western Nigeria in 121 patients. They reported that in 62% of cases the stones were solitary and they are seen more in males with a male to female ratio of 23.1:1 [6]. There have been a number of reports on bladder calculi in women with a history of gynecologic procedure 3,7 .…”

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A Giant Vesical Calculus in a Woman with Utero-Vaginal Prolapse: A Rare Case Report

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2021

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Urinary bladder stone is usually defined as a giant calculus when it weighs 100g. The incidence of female urolithiasis is very low. According to literature, fewer than 2% of all bladder calculi occur in female subjects and thus, their presence should provoke careful assessment of the etiology. H. A. is a 70 year old P10+2 2 alive woman from a rural community who presented to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Sokoto with 10 years history of protruding mass through the vagina and pain in passing urine of 1 year duration. No history of haematuria, fever or passage of stones in urine. Vaginal examination show an irreducible third degree uterine decent. Laboratory investigations revealed pus cells in urine and urine culture yielded growth of Escherichia Coli after overnight incubation. The electrolyte, urea and creatinine levels were normal. On ultrasound, a large curvilinear echogenic structure that cast posterior acoustic shadowing consistent with calculus was demonstrated within the urinary bladder. It measured 4.5x3.7cm in size and showed marginal irregularities. The surrounding urine in the bladder show mobile internal echoes. Intravenous urogram showed a dense oval radio opaque calculus in the pelvis measuring about 4.5cm in diameter with normal upper urinary tract. She had open cystolithotomy with total abdominal hysterectomy. The stone weighs 142g.

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Urolithiasis in Sokoto, North–Western Nigeria

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Sonographic assessment of urolithiasis in University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Sonographic assessment of urolithiasis in University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Spectrum of Urological Cases in a West African Tertiary Hospital

A Giant Vesical Calculus in a Woman with Utero-Vaginal Prolapse: A Rare Case Report

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