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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Amandeep Singh M.D.[2]

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CT scan is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of nephrolithiasis.

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Gold standard/Study of choice:

• CT scan is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of nephrolithiasis