A. Hesse, H. Schneider, G. Weitz
2005
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International Urology and Nephrology
Abstract
Magnesium ammonium phosphate monohydrate, MgNH4PO4·H2O, has been detected as a constituent of urinary calculi. The substance was identified by X-ray powder diffraction analysis, and the analysis was confirmed by comparison with synthetic material. Magnesium ammonium phosphate monohydrate may occur in secondary calculi which are formed in a strongly inflamed urinary tract. A possible mechanism of formation is discussed.