The Primary Hyperoxalurias: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment

Highlights • Calcium oxalate urolithiasis is common. • Primary hyperoxaluria (PH) must be excluded in all patients presenting with calcium oxalate urolithiasis. • Phenotypic variability in PH may delay a diagnosis. • PH is an important cause of renal failure. • Understanding phenotype/genotype corre...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of surgery (London, England) England), 2016-12, Vol.36 (Pt D), p.649-654
1. Verfasser: Anne Hulton, Sally, Dr
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Zusammenfassung:Highlights • Calcium oxalate urolithiasis is common. • Primary hyperoxaluria (PH) must be excluded in all patients presenting with calcium oxalate urolithiasis. • Phenotypic variability in PH may delay a diagnosis. • PH is an important cause of renal failure. • Understanding phenotype/genotype correlations directs treatment and assists predictions for decline in renal function.
ISSN:1743-9191
1743-9159
DOI:10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.10.039