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Cystine Urolithiasis in Early Childhood

Divyashree Bhat1, Raghu Shankar2, Rathika Damodara Shenoy3

  • 1Department of Surgery, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka India.

Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry : IJCB
|August 9, 2019
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Insights

Pediatric urolithiasis, or kidney stones in children, can stem from metabolic issues. This case highlights cystinuria, a rare but preventable cause of recurrent kidney stones and hematuria in infants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Medical Genetics

Background:

  • Urolithiasis in children is uncommon, affecting approximately 1.8 per 1000 children.
  • Metabolic abnormalities are identified in 40-50% of pediatric stone cases, particularly those with multiple, recurrent, or bilateral stones.
  • Cystinuria represents a significant, yet preventable, etiology of urolithiasis.

Observation:

  • This report details an infant experiencing recurrent gross hematuria.
  • The hematuria was diagnosed as being caused by cystine urolithiasis.
  • The presentation in an infant underscores the condition's rarity.

Findings:

  • Confirmed diagnosis of cystine urolithiasis in an infant.
  • Established a link between cystinuria and recurrent gross hematuria in a pediatric patient.
  • Demonstrated the potential for severe urolithiasis presentation even in early infancy.

Implications:

  • Emphasizes the importance of considering metabolic evaluations, including cystinuria screening, in infants presenting with hematuria and suspected urolithiasis.
  • Highlights the need for early diagnosis and management of cystinuria to prevent recurrent stone formation and associated complications.
  • Contributes to the understanding of rare pediatric urolithiasis presentations and the significance of genetic metabolic disorders.

Keywords:
ChromatographyCystinuriaDibasic aminoaciduriaStaghorn calculus

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