Characterization of Patients With Heterozygous Cystinuria
Characterization of Patients With Heterozygous Cystinuria
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DOI:
10.1016/j.urology.2012.04.062
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发表时间:
2012-10-01
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影响因子:
2.1
通讯作者:
Andonian, Sero
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作者:
Elkoushy, Mohamed A.;Andonian, Sero
OBJECTIVE To characterize a contemporary cohort of patients with heterozygous (TZ) cystinuria and compare them with a concurrent cohort of patients with homozygous (MZ) cystinuria.METHODS A retrospective review of prospectively collected data was performed for 42 consecutive patients presenting with a positive cyanide-nitroprusside test from September 2009 to September 2011. Clinical data were collected, including the findings from a detailed metabolic stone workup that included two 24-hour urine collections with quantitative cystine. The patients were divided into 2 groups: those with TZ (30-400 mg/d) and those with MZ (>400 mg/d) cystinuria.RESULTS One patient was excluded because the cystine excretion was within the normal range (