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[Hyperuricosuria in children]
D Zwolińska1, A Medyńska, K Kiliś-Pstrusińska
1Katedry i Kliniki Nefrologii Pediatrycznej Akademii Medycznej we Wrocławiu.
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Increased urinary acid excretion, or hyperuricosuria (HU), is linked to kidney stone formation and hematuria in children. This study examined the clinical course of HU in 77 pediatric patients, highlighting risks for stone development.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Pediatric Urology
- Biochemistry
Abstract:
Hyperuricosuria (HU), defined as an increased urinary acid excretion, seems to be responsible for the of kidney stone formation. Hyperuricosuria was identified as a potential etiology of hematuria in children and adult patients too. The aim of the study was to analyze clinical course of hyperuricosuria in 77 children (43 girls and 33 boys) treated in 1995-1999. We analyzed familial history of urolithiasis, reasons of hospital admissions, laboratory findings and treatment. HU has been suspected to cause hematuria in patients. Children with higher urinary acid excretion are in increased risk of stone formation.