An Update on Evaluation and Management in Cystinuria.

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Cystinuria is the most common cause of inherited stone disease and is caused by the failure of absorption of filtered dibasic amino acids including cystine in the proximal tubules. It is associated with a very high recurrence rate in affected patients, with the potential for significant morbidity in such patients due to the need for repeated surgical interventions. A multimodal and multispecialty approach in a...

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