Ceftriaxone-associated nephrolithiasis and biliary pseudolithiasis in a child.
Ceftriaxone is a widely used third-generation cephalosporin. It is generally very safe, but complications of biliary pseudolithiasis and, rarely, nephrolithiasis have been reported in children. These complications generally resolve spontaneously with cessation of the ceftriaxone therapy; however, they may symptomatically mimic more serious clinical problems, such as cholecystitis. We report a case of both ceftriaxone-induced biliary pseudolithiasis and nephrolithiasis.
Prince
Jeffrey S
JS
Department of Radiology, UCSD Medical Center, 200 West Arbor Dr., Mail Code 8756, San Diego, CA 92103-8756, USA. jeffreysprince@earthlink.net
Senac
Melvin O
MO
D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020802:Epidural Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy; D042882:Gallstones / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002443:Ceftriaxone