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When to suspect a genetic disorder in a patient with renal stones, and why.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Apr 2013
Ferraro Pietro Manuel, D'Addessi Alessandro, Gambaro Giovanni
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Nephrolithiasis is a common disorder, with a rising prevalence in the general population. Its pathogenesis is still unclear, but a role for genetics has long been recognized, especially in cases of the more common calcium nephrolithiasis. Although relatively rare, monogenic causes of hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis do exist and their timely recognition is important from a prognostic and therapeutic viewpoint....
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