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Waxy casts

MedGen UID:
894757
Concept ID:
C0370152
Body Substance
Synonym: Waxy cast
SNOMED CT: Waxy cast (715229008)
 
HPO: HP:0031202

Definition

A type of acellular urinary casts that display a melted wax (waxy) appearance, which gives them a high refractive index. They are frequently dark, with blunt extremities, indented and cracked edges and a large size, which is often several times that of other types of casts. [from HPO]

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Marcussen N, Schumann J, Campbell P, Kjellstrand C
Ren Fail 1995 Nov;17(6):721-9. doi: 10.3109/08860229509037640. PMID: 8771245

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