Diagnostic policies on nephrolithiasis/nephrocalcinosis of possible genetic origin by Italian nephrologists: a survey by the Italian Society of Nephrology with an emphasis on primary hyperoxaluria
Primary hyperoxaluria is a genetic disorder of the metabolism of glyoxylate, the precursor of oxalate. It is characterized by high endogenous production and excessive urinary excretion of oxalate, resulting in the development of calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis, and, in severe cases, end-stage kidney disease and systemic oxalosis. Three diferent forms of primary hyperoxaluria are currently … Leggi tutto