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Tostivint IN, Castiglione V, Alkouri R, Bertocchio JP, Inaoui R, Daudon M, Dousseaux MP, Cavalier E, Pieroni L, Izzedine H. How useful is an oral calcium load test for diagnosing recurrent calcium stone formers? Urolithiasis 2022; 50:577-587. [PMID: 35994082 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-022-01355-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Hypercalciuria is the main risk factor for recurrent calcium urolithiasis. The goal of our study is to determinate how useful an oral calcium load test is for stone formers to classify different forms of hypercalciuria in pathogenetic categories defined as renal or absorptive according to the current knowledge. Between June 2013 and February 2016, a prospective study was carried out on 117 documented recurrent hypercalciuric stone formers undergoing an oral calcium load test modified from the original description by Pak. After 2 days of calcium-restricted diet, urine and blood were analyzed at baseline and 120 min after receiving orally 1 g of calcium. Total and ionized calcium, parathyroid hormone from serum and urine calcium and creatinine were assessed in order to divide patients in three groups as previously described: resorptive, absorptive, and renal hypercalciuria. This allowed the identification of 19, 39, 34 and 33 patients with normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism (NPHPT), renal hypercalciuria aka renal calcium leak (RCL), absorptive hypercalciuria (AH) and unidentified cause, respectively. Patients with NPHPT (who required parathyroidectomy) experienced a lower PTH decrease (41.41 ± 12.82 vs. 54.06 ± 13.84% p < 0.01), higher beta-crosslaps, as well as lower TmP/GFR and distal third radius bone mineral density. RCL resulted in increased fasting urine calcium-to-creatinine ratio (Uca/Cr), i.e., > 0.37 mmol/mmol), without hyperparathyroidism. AH was diagnosed by the presence of ΔUCa/Cr > 0.60 mmol/mmol between baseline and 120 min without any other anomaly. For all remaining patients, results were inconclusive due to the lack of sufficient increase in serum calcium or because the cause of lithogenesis could not be clearly identified. The oral calcium load test is useful in nearly 80% of patients by identifying the different forms of hypercalciuria causing urolithiasis and by guiding treatment, including parathyroid surgery.
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- Isabelle N Tostivint
- Department of Nephrology, AP-HP, Pitie Salpetriere Hospital, 48 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013, Paris, France.
- GRC 20 SORBONNE UNIVERSITY Clinical multidisciplinary Research Group on Kidney Stones, Sorbonne University Tenon Hospital, Paris, France.
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital of Liege, Liege, Belgium
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- Department of Metabolic Biochemistry, AP-HP, Pitie Salpetriere Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Nephrology, AP-HP, Pitie Salpetriere Hospital, 48 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013, Paris, France
- Rare Diseases Network OSCAR, Center for Excellence in Rare Calcium and Phosphate Disorders, Paris, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, AP-HP, Pitie Salpetriere Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cristal Laboratory, AP-HP, Tenon Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, AP-HP, Pitie Salpetriere Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital of Liege, Liege, Belgium
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- Department of Metabolic Biochemistry, AP-HP, Pitie Salpetriere Hospital, Paris, France
- Department of Biochemistry, Cristal Laboratory, AP-HP, Tenon Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Nephrology, Peupliers Private Hospital, Paris, France
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Keller EX, De Coninck V, Pietropaolo A, Somani B, Haymann JP, Daudon M. Metabolic Evaluation: Place of the Calcium Load Test: How, When, For Whom, and Why? Eur Urol Focus 2021; 7:26-30. [PMID: 33419710 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2020.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Most human urinary stones are calcium-based and are often associated with hypercalciuria. A simple test described in 1975 by Pak et al allows for pathogenic classification of hypercalciuria: the calcium load test (CLT). The CLT explores calcium homeostasis after a low-calcium diet and then a calcium load (typically oral administration of 1 g of elemental calcium). Only simple laboratory equipment is required. Inadequate calcium excretion after a calcium-free diet or a calcium load is suggestive of resorptive or absorptive hypercalciuria, respectively. The CLT is particularly valuable in diagnosing primary hyperparathyroidism, even in most early stages of this disease. PATIENT SUMMARY: Kidney stone formation can be linked to calcium metabolism. When high calcium levels are found in urine despite adequate diet changes, a calcium load test may help to understand the underlying mechanisms. Urine and blood levels are explored during a low-calcium diet phase, and after a calcium load phase in the test. The calcium load test is particularly advantageous for revealing abnormally high function of the parathyroid gland, which is called hyperparathyroidism.
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- Etienne Xavier Keller
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Service d'Explorations Fonctionnelles Multidisciplinaires, AP-HP, Hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France; INSERM UMR_S 1155, AP-HP, Hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Laboratoire CRISTAL, Hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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Souberbielle JC, Cavalier E, Cormier C. How to manage an isolated elevated PTH? ANNALES D'ENDOCRINOLOGIE 2015; 76:134-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ando.2015.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2015] [Accepted: 03/04/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Normocalcemic versus Hypercalcemic Primary Hyperparathyroidism: More Stone than Bone? J Osteoporos 2012; 2012:128352. [PMID: 22545220 PMCID: PMC3321560 DOI: 10.1155/2012/128352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2011] [Revised: 01/02/2012] [Accepted: 01/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction. Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism (NPHPT) is considered a variant of the more frequent form of the disease characterized by normal serum calcium levels with high PTH. The higher prevalence of renal stones in patients with HPTP and the well established association with bone disorders show the importance of studies on how to manage asymptomatic patients. Objective. To compare the clinical and laboratory data between the normocalcemic and mild hypercalcemic forms of PHPT. Methods. We retrospectively evaluated 70 patients with PHPT, 33 normocalcemic and 37 mild hypercalcemic. Results. The frequency of nephrolithiasis was 18.2% in normocalcemic patients and 18.9% in the hypercalcemic ones (P = 0.937). Fifteen percent of normocalcemic patients had a previous history of fractures compared to 10.8% of hypercalcemic patients, although there was no statistically significant difference (P = 0.726). Conclusion. Our data confirms a high prevalence of urolithiasis in normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism, but with the preservation of cortical bone. This finding supports the hypothesis that this disease is not an idle condition and needs treatment.
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Zhao L, Zhang MJ, Zhao HY, Sun LH, Li JL, Tao B, Wang WQ, Ning G, Liu JM. PTH inhibition rate is useful in the detection of early-stage primary hyperparathyroidism. Clin Biochem 2011; 44:844-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.03.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2011] [Revised: 03/19/2011] [Accepted: 03/23/2011] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Heilberg IP, Schor N. Renal stone disease: Causes, evaluation and medical treatment. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 50:823-31. [PMID: 17117307 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-27302006000400027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2006] [Accepted: 04/19/2006] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The purpose of the present review is to provide an update about the most common risk factors or medical conditions associated with renal stone formation, the current methods available for metabolic investigation, dietary recommendations and medical treatment. Laboratory investigation of hypercalciuria, hyperuricosuria, hyperoxaluria, cystinuria, hypocitraturia, renal tubular acidosis, urinary tract infection and reduction of urinary volume is based on the results of 24-hr urine collection and a spot urine for urinary sediment, culture and pH. Blood analysis for creatinine, calcium and uric acid must be obtained. Bone mineral density has to be determined mainly among hypercalciurics and primary hyperparathyroidism has to be ruled out. Current knowledge does not support calcium restriction recommendation because it can lead to secondary hyperoxaluria and bone demineralization. Reduction of animal protein and salt intake, higher fluid intake and potassium consumption should be implemented. Medical treatments involve the use of thiazides, allopurinol, potassium citrate or other drugs according to the metabolic disturbances. The correction of those metabolic abnormalities is the basic tool for prevention or reduction of recurrent stone formation.
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