A Preliminary Study of Pediatric Urolithiasis Cases with Special Reference to Metabolic Evaluation.
Journal Title: IJAR-Indian Journal of Applied Research - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 12
Abstract
BACKGROUND – Urolithiasis is known to occur since, prehistoric times. It is relatively uncommon in c- hil dren compared with adults & occurs because of a variety of factors, including defined metabolic -& ge netic disorder, geographic & socioeconomic boundaries, & exposure to medication & other environmental influences. The specific aims of this study are to find the incidence of pediatric urolithiasis in the region & to assess various -meta bolic risk factors contributing to formation of pediatric urolithiasis. METHODS – Patients upto age of 12 years who consented for metabolic evaluation during May 2005 to Nov. 2006- ad mitted in our hospital were included in the study. RESULTS - The overall ratio of pediatric to adult urolithiasis was found to be 1:20. Male/ female ratio in pediatric age is 4:1. This study showed higher prevalence in 8-12 years of age. Rural (88%) & poor socio-economic status group (52%) have higher incidence. Vesical calculus is more common than renal calculus. None of the patient came with a recur - rence in our study. CONCLUSION – Pediatric urolithiasis is relatively uncommon as compared to adults & is more common in males. Higher socio-economic status & urban lifestyle predisposes to upper urinary tract stones & lower socio-economic status & rural background children had lower urinary tract stones. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST – none
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Dr Manish Singhal, Dr Shilpi Jain, Dr H. L. Khamesra
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