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1Kliniki Nefrologii i Dializoterapii i z Zakładu Diagnostyki Laboratoryjnej, Instytutu Centrum Zdrowia Matki Polki.
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Early diagnosis of metabolic disturbances in children with nephrolithiasis is crucial. Identifying hypercalciuria and hyperuricosuria allows for targeted preventive measures against kidney stones.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Urology
- Metabolic Disorders
Context:
- Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) is a common condition with complex causes.
- Metabolic and excretory dysfunctions are frequently observed in individuals prone to stone formation.
- Early-stage detection in pediatric patients is essential for effective management.
Purpose:
- To investigate metabolic disturbances in children diagnosed with nephrolithiasis in its early stages.
- To exclude cases with severe complications like urinary obstruction, infection, or reduced glomerular filtration.
- To analyze daily excretion patterns of key stone-forming constituents and modulators.
Summary:
- The study examined 27 children (12 male, 15 female, mean age 10.4 years) with early-stage nephrolithiasis.
- Exclusion criteria included severe urinary obstruction, infection, and decreased glomerular filtration.
- Analysis of daily excretion revealed hypercalciuria in 10 cases and hyperuricosuria in 8 cases, indicating common metabolic derangements.
Impact:
- Early identification of metabolic factors contributing to kidney stone formation is vital.
- Implementing appropriate preventive strategies based on metabolic profiles can mitigate stone recurrence.
- This research supports proactive management of pediatric nephrolithiasis through metabolic assessment.
Abstract:
Nephrolithiasis is a common disease of multifactorial ethiopatogenesis. The majority of stone formers has disturbances in the metabolism and excretion of stone constituents, promotors or inhibitors of crystallization. The aim of our study was to evaluate metabolic disturbances in children with nephrolithiasis in the early stages of the disease. Cases with severe urinary obstruction, infection and glomerular filtration decrease were excluded. Daily calcium, uric acid, oxalate, phosphate, sodium, potassium, chloride, citrate, and magnesium excretion was examined in 27 children (12 M, 15 F, mean age--10.4 +/- 3.9 y). Hypercalciuria (10 cases) and hiperurykosuria (8 cases) were most often found in the studied group. We concluded that early diagnosis of metabolic background of stone formation (promotors and inhibitors) enables to apply proper preventive measures.
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