RENAL STONE DISEASE IN CHILDREN

Renal stone disease has been regarded as an uncommon problem in childr en compared to adults. However, increased awareness of this problem in children may lead to early intervention preventing long-term conseque nces on the kidney and the urinary tract. This article reviews the epi demiology, pathogenesis, and the most common etiologies of renal stone s in children. The clinical features and diagnostic and therapeutic mo dalities for the specific etiologies are also outlined. Using these gu idelines may be helpful not only in the treatment but also in the prev ention of renal stones.