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Hereditary Hypercalciuric Urolithiasis: A Study of a Family
Author(s) -
WEINBERGER A.,
SCHECHTER J.,
PINKHAS J.,
SPERLING O.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1981.tb03178.x
Subject(s) - hypercalciuria , medicine , pediatrics , urinary stone , urology , urinary system
Summary— A family affected with hereditary hypercalciuric urolithiasis is presented. The data suggest that the primary defect is idiopathic hyperabsorptive hypercalciuria, transmitted by an autosomal dominant pattern. This syndrome seems to be common among patients with hypercalciuric urolithiasis. Investigation of the family of such patients and preventive treatment at the earliest age possible are suggested.