Xanthine urolithiasis.

Authors

• Vernon M Pais
• Gregory Lowe
• Costas D Lallas
• Glenn M Preminger
• Dean G Assimos

Publication/Presentation Date

5-1-2006

Abstract

Xanthine calculi are uncommonly encountered stones. When they occur, they typically do so in association with inborn metabolic disorders such as hereditary xanthinuria or Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. They may also occur in association with states of profound hyperuricemia such as myeloproliferative disease after treatment with allopurinol. If the underlying disorder is not addressed, a high risk of stone recurrence exists. Therefore, to raise clinical awareness, we reviewed and report our experience in the treatment of patients with these stones, discussing the underlying pathophysiology and approach to treatment.

Volume

67

Issue

5

First Page

9

Last Page

11

ISSN

1527-9995

Published In/Presented At

Pais, V. M., Jr, Lowe, G., Lallas, C. D., Preminger, G. M., & Assimos, D. G. (2006). Xanthine urolithiasis. Urology, 67(5), . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2005.10.057

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

16698380

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article