Imaging characteristics of indinavir calculi

• Published in: The Journal of urology Vol. 161; no. 4; p. 1085
• Main Authors: Schwartz, B F, Schenkman, N, Armenakas, N A, Stoller, M L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.04.1999
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Algorithms; Anti-HIV Agents - chemistry; Crystallization; Female; Humans; Indinavir - chemistry; Kidney Calculi - chemistry; Male; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Indinavir sulfate is an effective protease inhibitor of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1. Use is associated with a significant incidence of crystallization and stone formation in the urinary tract, and these calculi are not visible on plain radiographs. Previously all urinary stones, includin...