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Role of Genetic Testing in Kidney Stone Disease: A Narrative Review.
Current urology reports - 1 Dec 2024
Geraghty Robert, Lovegrove Catherine, Howles Sarah, Sayer John A
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Kidney stone disease (KSD) is a common and potentially life-threatening condition, and half of patients experience a repeat kidney stone episode within 5-10 years. Despite the ~50% estimate heritability of KSD, international guidelines have not kept up with the pace of discovery of genetic causes of KSD. The European Association of Urology guidelines lists 7 genetic causes of KSD as 'high...
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