Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Idiopathic calcium nephrolithiasis

M Marangella1, C Vitale, C Bagnis

  • 1Nephrology Division and Renal Stone Laboratory, Mauriziano Hospital, Turin, Italy.

Nephron
|January 5, 1999
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Comment on "The Origin of Surface Energy of Calcite and Its Wettability".

Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids·2026
Same author

The posterior interosseus artery flap (piaf) in reconstructive surgery of the hand: strategies of use and medico-legal implications.

La Clinica terapeutica·2023
Same author

Reply to Letter to the Editor regarding Anudjo et al. 'Considerations for environmental sustainability in clinical radiology and radiotherapy practice: A systematic literature review and recommendations for a greener practice'.

Radiography (London, England : 1995)·2023
Same author

Considerations for environmental sustainability in clinical radiology and radiotherapy practice: A systematic literature review and recommendations for a greener practice.

Radiography (London, England : 1995)·2023
Same author

Sonographic characteristics of ovarian Leydig cell tumor.

Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology·2023
Same author

Sonographic features of pelvic tuberculosis mimicking ovarian-tubal-peritoneal carcinoma.

Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology·2023
Same journal

The Impact of High-Altitude Acclimatization on Frontal Lobe Executive Function: The Mediating Effect of Creatinine.

Nephron·2026
Same journal

Expert Commentary of the Recent International Pediatric Nephrology Association IgA Vasculitis Nephritis Guidelines.

Nephron·2026
Same journal

Acute effects of exercise on the nephron index under different conditions in middle-aged males - a preliminary study.

Nephron·2026
Same journal

Lysozyme-Associated Nephropathy in Myeloid Neoplasms: A Clinicopathological and Mass Spectrometric Study of Two Cases.

Nephron·2026
Same journal

Prevalence of COVID-19 Pneumonia and Clinical Characteristics in Hemodialysis Patients During the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Pandemic.

Nephron·2026
Same journal

Real-World Outcomes of Patients with Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance.

Nephron·2026
See all related articles

Calcium nephrolithiasis (CaNL), a common cause of kidney stones, is diagnosed through metabolic evaluation. Current methods are effective but not exhaustive, requiring further research for improved patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Calcium nephrolithiasis (CaNL) constitutes over 70% of kidney stones, with increasing prevalence.
  • Pathogenesis is linked to metabolic abnormalities promoting urine crystallization.
  • Current diagnostic and treatment strategies focus on identifying and managing these abnormalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic and therapeutic approach for CaNL.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness and limitations of current workup protocols.
  • To identify future challenges in managing CaNL.

Main Methods:

  • Stone analysis and imaging (X-ray, sonography).
  • Metabolic evaluation including blood and urine parameter measurement.
  • Second- and third-level studies for systemic diseases.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Metabolic screening informs on renal function, abnormalities, pathophysiology, and stone risk.
  • Cost-benefit analysis indicates medical procedures for CaNL are cost-effective.
  • Current workup may be limited by misleading findings and factors beyond urine composition.

Conclusions:

  • Current CaNL workup is informative but not exhaustive.
  • Further research is needed to address limitations and improve clinical outcomes.
  • Identifying novel factors influencing nephrolithiasis is a key challenge.