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[Hypercalciuria: etiologies and treatment]

R Dumas1

  • 1Service de pédiatrie I, hôpital Arnaud-de-Villeneuve, Montpellier, France.

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Hypercalciuria, or high urinary calcium, is a rare condition in children, often idiopathic and potentially hereditary. Management includes hydration and, in some cases, hydrochlorothiazide, though long-term effects require consideration.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Clinical Biochemistry

Context:

  • Hypercalciuria is a rare pediatric condition with diverse causes.
  • Established normal urinary calcium excretion rates and calcium:creatinine ratios differ between children and infants.
  • Idiopathic hypercalciuria accounts for approximately half of pediatric cases and can be hereditary.

Purpose:

  • To define hypercalciuria in children and infants.
  • To explore the potential etiologies and pathophysiology of idiopathic hypercalciuria.
  • To discuss management strategies and associated risks.

Summary:

  • Hypercalciuria is characterized by elevated urinary calcium excretion, with specific thresholds for children and infants.
  • Idiopathic hypercalciuria, potentially hereditary, involves increased intestinal calcium absorption or reduced renal tubular reabsorption.
  • High fluid intake is recommended for prevention of urolithiasis; hydrochlorothiazide may be used for recurrent lithiasis or nephrocalcinosis, despite potential adverse effects.

Impact:

  • Informs diagnosis and management of pediatric hypercalciuria.
  • Highlights the hereditary nature and unclear pathophysiology of idiopathic hypercalciuria.
  • Raises awareness regarding hydrochlorothiazide's long-term implications and the importance of hydration.

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