Distal renal tubular acidosis as a rare complication of vesicoureteral reflux in children: a case report and literature review

In conclusion, the development of hypokalemia and nephrolithiasis/nephrocalcinosis along with metabolic acidosis in a patient diagnosed with VUR should be considered as an indicator of impaired tubular functions. Also, the possibility of an underlying VUR in the p resence of recurrent urinary tract infection in a patient diagnosed with dRTA should not be ignored.
Source: CEN Case Reports - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research