Protean and intangible manifestation of renal stones in children

Abstract In the last decade, renal stones are being diagnosed more frequently in children across the globe. Children with renal stone often present with non-specific and subtle symptoms. Diagnosis of urolithiasis in children therefore requires a high index of suspicion especially for those living in...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of surgery (London, England) England), 2016-12, Vol.36 (Pt D), p.647-648
Hauptverfasser: Qamar, Javaria, Mateen Khan, Muhammad Arif, Nazir, Zafar
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract In the last decade, renal stones are being diagnosed more frequently in children across the globe. Children with renal stone often present with non-specific and subtle symptoms. Diagnosis of urolithiasis in children therefore requires a high index of suspicion especially for those living in endemic regions and with a positive family history. Additionally, management requires judicious use of radiological imaging by treating physicians.
ISSN:1743-9191
1743-9159
DOI:10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.11.022