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Stone formation in human kidney.

F Hering, T Briellmann, G Lüönd

    Urological Research
    |January 1, 1987
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    Microscopic kidney crystals were found in both stone formers and non-stone formers. Non-stone formers had higher phosphate levels, while stone formers showed increased urine supersaturation, suggesting distinct crystal formation pathways.

    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Biomineralization
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Microlithic deposits are observed in kidneys, but their composition and formation mechanisms in relation to kidney stone disease (KSD) are not fully understood.
    • Previous studies suggest variations in crystal composition and tissue element concentration may play a role.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the characteristics and composition of microscopic kidney crystals in both stone-forming and non-stone-forming individuals.
    • To explore correlations between kidney tissue element concentrations, crystal presence, and urine chemistry.

    Main Methods:

    • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis of kidney tissue samples.
    • Elemental analysis of kidney tissue.
    • Urine chemistry analysis, focusing on calcium oxalate supersaturation and ion excretion.

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    Main Results:

    • Intratubular microscopic crystals (1-2 microns) were identified in collecting ducts of both patient groups.
    • Kidneys of non-stone formers exhibited higher phosphate content in microliths compared to stone formers.
    • Kidney cadmium levels correlated with the presence of papillary microliths in both groups.
    • Stone formers displayed higher urine supersaturation for calcium oxalate, driven by elevated calcium and oxalate, and reduced magnesium excretion.

    Conclusions:

    • Kidney microlith formation occurs in individuals with and without kidney stones, with differing crystal compositions.
    • Phosphate content may be a distinguishing factor in microliths between stone formers and non-stone formers.
    • Cadmium accumulation in kidney tissue is associated with microlith presence.
    • Altered urine composition, particularly increased calcium oxalate supersaturation, is a key factor in kidney stone formation.