Cystine stones.
We report on 9 patients, 5 men and 4 women, with cystine stones. Eight were seen previously at other hospitals, and a total of 18 operations were performed for stones before the diagnosis of cystinuria was made and medical treatment instituted. The pathogenesis and rational for medical treatment is reviewed, and the need for early diagnosis is emphasized.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003553:Cystine / Q000378:metabolism*; D003555:Cystinuria / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010396:Penicillamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012008:Recurrence; D014545:Urinary Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*
D003553:Cystine; D010396:Penicillamine