Paediatric renal stone disease: investigation and management for the paediatrician

Paediatric renal stone disease is uncommon but its incidence is increasing. There has been a shift from predominantly infective stones to a higher rate of metabolic stones. It may present with non-specific symptoms of abdominal pain, haematuria, recurrent urinary tract infections, or may even be found incidentally. Ultrasound scanning should be the first line of imaging in children with suspected renal calculi. If detected, this should be followed by a thorough investigation of underlying causes with blood and urinary analyses to investigate metabolic causes, and further imaging to detect anatomical anomalies and for surgical planning, if required.
Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Symposium: Nephrology Source Type: research