Urolithiasis in Jordanian Children.: A Report of 52 Cases
- 1 June 1988
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in BJU International
- Vol. 61 (6), 482-486
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-410x.1988.tb05084.x
Abstract
Fifty-two children with urinary calculi seen between 1975 and 1986 were reviewed. Males dominated the series. The age distribution ranged from 10 months to 14 years (mean 7.2 years); 71% presented after school age. Most patients had upper tract stones. The main presenting symptoms were abdominal pain, infection and haematuria. The causative factors or co-factors were infection, malformations and urodynamic abnormalities. Metabolic disorders were rare. Calcium oxalate and uric acid stones were found most often. Surgical management was required in 88% of patients and only 3.8% had a recurrence. Presenting symptoms are variable and so a high index of suspicion is required for diagnosis.Keywords
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