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Nephrocalcinosis.

N D Adams1, J C Rowe

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington.

Clinics in Perinatology
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
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The pathogenesis of nephrocalcinosis (NC) in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants is multifactorial, with extreme immaturity and underdeveloped renal function being key factors. Other contributors include hypercalciuria, altered urine composition, and kidney insults.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Neonatology
  • Pediatric Nephrology

Background:

  • Nephrocalcinosis (NC) is a significant concern in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants.
  • The exact pathogenesis of NC in this vulnerable population remains incompletely understood.
  • Factors contributing to NC likely involve a complex interplay of immaturity and external influences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the multifactorial pathogenesis of nephrocalcinosis in very low birth weight infants.
  • To identify the key variables contributing to the development of NC in premature neonates.
  • To compare the multifactorial nature of NC with other conditions of prematurity, such as retinopathy of prematurity.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on VLBW infant physiology and nephrocalcinosis.

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  • Analysis of common clinical scenarios and treatments in VLBW infants, including hyperalimentation and diuretic use.
  • Consideration of renal function parameters such as glomerular filtration rate, citrate excretion, and urine pH.
  • Evaluation of the impact of transient renal insults like hypoxia, hypotension, and nephrotoxic drugs.

    • Main Results:

    • Extreme immaturity and underdeveloped renal function are critical variables in NC pathogenesis.
    • Hypercalciuria is common in VLBW infants, but not universally leads to NC.
    • Decreased glomerular filtration rate, low citrate excretion, and alkaline urine are linked to immature renal function.
    • Prolonged hyperalimentation, increased oxalate excretion, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), diuretic use, and nephrotoxic insults contribute to NC risk.
    • VLBW infants are susceptible to transient renal insults that promote crystal formation.

    Conclusions:

    • The pathogenesis of NC in VLBW infants is multifactorial, with immature renal function being a primary determinant.
    • Clinical factors such as nutritional support, respiratory support (BPD), and medication use significantly influence NC development.
    • The vulnerability of premature infants to renal insults underscores the need for careful monitoring and management to prevent NC.