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Variants of unknown significance are common in brushite stone formers undergoing genetic testing for nephrolithiasis.
Urolithiasis - 29 Sept 2025
Paneque Tomas, Berst Kyle, Sambharia Meenakshi, Swee Melissa, Kimble Mycah, Mansilla M Adela, Freese Margaret, Thomas Christie P, Tracy Chad R, Steinberg Ryan L
Abstract excerpt
Up to 40% of all kidney stone disease may have an underlying genetic contribution. Brushite stone formers are known to have high rates of stone recurrence and urine chemistry abnormalities, suggesting a possible intrinsic kidney abnormality which may contribute to brushite stone formation. In this study, we sought to determine the burden of genetic variants amongst brushite stone formers. An IRB approved...
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- Humans
- Male
- Female
- Adult
- Middle Aged
- Genetic Testing
