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[Inherited kidney stones: A nephrology center experience]
H Kaaroud1, A Harzallah1, M Sayhi1
1Service de médecine A, hôpital Charles-Nicolle, Tunis, Tunisie; Faculté de médecine de Tunis, université de Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisie.
Summary
Genetic factors are key in diagnosing urinary lithiasis. This study found a significant delay in diagnosing hereditary urinary lithiasis, with cystinuria being most common and primary hyperoxaluria most severe.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Genetics
- Urology
Background:
- Genetic factors play a crucial role in the etiological diagnosis of urinary lithiasis.
- Understanding these genetic underpinnings is essential for effective patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the clinical and metabolic characteristics of hereditary urinary lithiasis.
- To determine the progression of hereditary urinary lithiasis in a patient cohort.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study was conducted from 2008 to 2018, including 60 patients.
- Patients were referred for etiological investigation, adult follow-up, or chronic renal failure management.
- Data collected included patient demographics, diagnosis, metabolic workup, and stone analysis.
Main Results:
- The mean age at diagnosis of hereditary urinary lithiasis was 28.6 years, with an average diagnostic delay of 8 years.
- Cystinuria (31 cases) was the most frequent etiology, followed by primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (18 cases) and renal tubulopathy (11 cases).
- Fourteen patients developed chronic renal failure, with 10 requiring hemodialysis, primarily due to primary hyperoxaluria.
Conclusions:
- Etiological diagnosis of hereditary urinary lithiasis is often significantly delayed.
- Cystinuria is the most common cause, while primary hyperoxaluria represents the most severe form of the disease, often leading to end-stage renal disease.
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