Which Statements Are True Concerning Struvite Stones? (Select All That

Multiple Choice

Which statements are true concerning struvite stones? (Select all that apply.)

A) They are more common in women than in men.
B) Struvite stones are associated with chronic laxative use in women.
C) They grow large and branch into a staghorn configuration in renal pelvis and calyces.
D) Struvite stones are closely associated with urinary tract infections caused by urease-producing bacteria, such as Pseudomonas.
E) They are more common in men than in women.