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Stefania Sella¹, Catia Cattelan, Giuseppe Realdi

¹Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.

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Primary Hypercalciuria (PH) often causes bone demineralization and fractures, linked to low bone turnover. Intestinal calcium absorption and cytokines like IL-6 play key roles in this bone loss.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Nephrology
Bone Metabolism

Background:

Primary Hypercalciuria (PH) is frequently associated with bone demineralization and increased fracture risk.
Low bone density and fragility fractures are common in patients with PH, particularly those with calcium nephrolithiasis.
The histomorphometric definition of this bone disease is poorly understood, with low bone turnover being a common finding.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the complex relationship between bone loss and Primary Hypercalciuria.
To investigate the potential role of altered bone metabolism, cytokines, and intestinal calcium absorption in PH-related bone disease.
To elucidate the contribution of intestinal and renal factors to bone demineralization in PH.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical observations and existing literature on Primary Hypercalciuria and bone demineralization.
Analysis of factors contributing to bone loss, including fasting hypercalciuria, bone resorbing-cytokines (IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α), dietary factors, and intestinal calcium absorption.
Consideration of the kidney's role, including urinary phosphate loss and secondary hypophosphatemia.

Main Results:

Bone loss is frequently observed in PH patients, often presenting as low bone turnover.
Elevated bone resorbing-cytokines (IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α) and increased intestinal calcium absorption are associated with greater bone loss in PH.
While renal hypercalciuria is less common, renal factors like phosphate loss may contribute to bone loss.

Conclusions:

Bone loss is a significant and common complication of Primary Hypercalciuria.
Multiple factors, including altered bone metabolism, elevated cytokines, and intestinal calcium hyperabsorption, contribute to bone demineralization in PH.
Further research is needed to fully understand the pathogenesis of bone disease in PH, despite identification of key contributing factors.