[Urolithiasis in 2,8-dihydroxyadeninuria: presentation of 3 additional cases]
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[Urolithiasis in 2,8-dihydroxyadeninuria: presentation of 3 additional cases]
Abstract
To the now 17 case reports in caucasian patients of an urolithiasis in a rare purine metabolism disorder 2,8-dihydroxyadeninuria due to missing activity of adenine phosphoribosyltransferase 3 further cases are presented. Firstly, a monozygotic twin pair is afflicted (13-year-old boys). All calculi be composed of pure 2,8-DHA, except a mixed calculus in a 38-year-old man containing of 80% 2,8-DHA and 20% calcium oxalate. The actual literature is reviewed.
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