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Update on cystinuria.
Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension - 1 Jul 2013
Sumorok Nicola, Goldfarb David S
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Cystinuria is a rare genetic disease with increased urinary excretion of the poorly soluble amino acid cystine. It can lead to significant morbidity in affected patients due to the often large and recurrent resulting kidney stones. Treatment is focused on the prevention of stone formation. There have been few advances in the available therapeutic options for the disorder in the last 15-20...
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