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The term ''urinary calculi'' refers to any macroscopic precipitates or polycrystalline concretions found anywhere in the urinary tract. When located in the bladder, the calculi are referred to as cystic calculi or 'bladder stones'.  

The term ''urinary calculi'' refers to any macroscopic precipitates or polycrystalline concretions found anywhere in the urinary tract. When located in the bladder, the calculi are referred to as cystic calculi or 'bladder stones'.  

Cystic calculi are commonly seen in lizards (green iguanas have an unusually high incidence) fed unbalanced diets (deficiencies in vitamins A and D and calcium; excess of dietary protein or oxalates) but dehydration and cystitis may be involved. A commonly associated disease is renal failure.

Cystic calculi are commonly seen in lizards ([[Green Iguana|green iguanas]] have an unusually high incidence) fed unbalanced diets (deficiencies in vitamins A and D and [[Calcium|calcium]]; excess of dietary protein or oxalates) but dehydration and cystitis may be involved. A commonly associated disease is renal failure.

This disease may have a multifactorial aetiology: nutritional deficiencies, bacterial infection, and suture remnants. The stones are usually urates since lizards, like most reptiles, are uricotelic.

This disease may have a multifactorial aetiology: nutritional deficiencies, bacterial infection, and suture remnants. The stones are usually urates since lizards, like most reptiles, are uricotelic.