title: Cystine calculi. Diagnosis and management.
abstract: The genetics, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cystinuria are discussed in this article. Newer chemotherapeutic and surgical options that are used to treat this disease process also are reviewed. The authors suggest a multimodal approach in the treatment of cystinuria and cystine calculi.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Rutchik
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Resnick
mesh_terms: D003553:Cystine / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D003555:Cystinuria / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology; D004032:Diet; D004326:Drinking; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D014545:Urinary Calculi / Q000737:chemistry / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D003553:Cystine