Cystinuria: a rare diagnosis that should not be missed

Hong Kong Med J. 2008 Oct;14(5):399-401.

Abstract

Cystinuria is a rare autosomal recessive defect causing recurrent urinary tract stone formation. Morbidity from stone formation and repeated urological interventions can be reduced by early diagnosis and adequate medical treatment. In this review, we illustrate these points by discussing three patients with cystinuria and give a brief review of its management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chelating Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cystinuria / diagnosis*
  • Diuresis
  • Diuretics / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Calculi / chemistry
  • Kidney Calculi / etiology*
  • Kidney Calculi / therapy
  • Male
  • Urinary Calculi / chemistry
  • Urinary Calculi / etiology*
  • Urinary Calculi / therapy
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Chelating Agents
  • Diuretics