Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Nephrolithiasis as a feature of rheumatologic diseases is under recognized. Understanding presenting features, diagnostic testing is crucial to proper management. CASE PRESENTATION: CONCLUSIONS:
Nephrolithiasis can be a prominent and even presenting feature in Sjogrens syndrome as well as other rheumatologic diseases. Prompt recognition and understanding disease mechanisms is important for best therapeutic interventions for kidney stone prevention as well as treatment of underlying bone mineral disease.
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Authors | Omar Osman, Susan Manzi, Mary Chester Wasko, Barbara A Clark |
Journal | BMC urology
(BMC Urol)
Vol. 23
Issue 1
Pg. 42
(Mar 23 2023)
ISSN: 1471-2490 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 36959633
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | © 2023. The Author(s). |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Humans
- Female
- Adult
- Calcium
(urine)
- Nephrolithiasis
(complications, therapy)
- Kidney Calculi
(metabolism)
- Citric Acid
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
(complications)
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
(complications)
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