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'''Examination'''

'''Examination'''

Symptoms of cystic calculi may be similar to those of kidney disease. Cystic calculi may be palpated on physical examination.

Symptoms of cystic calculi may be similar to those of [[Lizard and Snake Renal Disease|kidney disease]]. Cystic calculi may be palpated on [[Lizard Physical Examination|physical examination]].

'''Diagnosis'''

'''Diagnosis'''

Diagnosis is based on palpation of a mass in the coelomic cavity and radiography showing a radiopaque mass that has concentric layers.

Diagnosis is based on palpation of a mass in the coelomic cavity and [[Lizard and Snake Imaging|radiography]] showing a radiopaque mass that has concentric layers.

'''Therapy'''

'''Therapy'''

'''Prevention'''

'''Prevention'''

As well as species-specific diet and husbandry, it is recommended to limit uric acid precursors. As uric acid is produced from all proteins (and not just the nuclear proteins as in mammals) it has been advised not to feed diets that are high in protein. It has also been advised to especially limit foods that are high in purines such as asparagus, mushrooms, offal, anchovies and sardines.

As well as species-specific diet and husbandry, it is recommended to limit [[Uric acid|uric acid]] precursors. As [[Uric acid|uric acid]] is produced from all proteins (and not just the nuclear proteins as in mammals) it has been advised not to feed diets that are high in protein. It has also been advised to especially limit foods that are high in purines such as asparagus, mushrooms, offal, anchovies and sardines.

[[Category:Lizard Urinary Diseases|C]]

[[Category:Lizard Urinary Diseases|C]]