hyperoxaluria


hyperoxaluria

 [hi″per-ok″sah-lu´re-ah] an excess of oxalates in the urine, which can lead to formation of kidney stones. Called also oxaluria.enteric hyperoxaluria formation of calculi" >calcium oxalate calculi in the urinary tract, occurring after extensive resection or disease of the ileum, due to excessive absorption of oxalate from the colon.primary hyperoxaluria an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by urinary excretion of oxalate, with nephrolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis, early onset of renal failure, and often a generalized deposit of calcium oxalate.

hy·per·ox·a·lu·ri·a

(hī'pĕr-ok'să-lyū'rē-ă), Presence of an unusually large amount of oxalic acid or oxalates in the urine; renal stones may occur. Synonym(s): oxaluria

hyperoxaluria

(hī′pər-ŏk′sə-lo͝or′ē-ə)n. The presence of an unusually large amount of oxalic acid or oxalates in the urine.

hyperoxaluria

A condition characterised by excess urinary oxalate (formula C2O4), which may lead to calcium oxalate stones in the pelvicalyceal system or urinary bladder.
Aetiology
Acute tubular necrosis, enteric hyperoxaluria, cystic fibrosis, coeliac disease, diabetes, foods (e.g., beef greens, rhubarb, spinach, beets, chard, okra, peanuts, chocolate, pecans, tea, carrots), short bowel syndrome.
Management, primary hyeroxaluria
High-dose pyridoxine, orthophosphate, magnesium, increased fluid volumes, glycosaminoglycans (pentosan polysulfate), dialysis.
Management, secondary hyeroxaluria
Calcium supplements, iron, aluminium, magnesium, potassium citrate, cholestyramine, diet (reduced fat, low meat, low oxalate foods).

hy·per·ox·a·lu·ri·a

(hī'pĕr-ok-să-lyūr'ē-ă) Presence of an unusually large amount of oxalic acid or oxalates in the urine.
Synonym(s): oxaluria.

hy·per·ox·a·lu·ri·a

(hī'pĕr-ok-să-lyūr'ē-ă) Presence of an unusually large amount of oxalic acid or oxalates in the urine.
Synonym(s): oxaluria.