Role of insulin resistance in uric acid nephrolithiasis.
Metabolic syndrome has been implicated in the pathogenesis of uric acid stones. Although not completely understood, its role is supported by many studies demonstrating increased prevalence of uric acid stones in patients with metabolic syndrome and in particular insulin resistance, a major component of metabolic syndrome. This review presents epidemiologic studies demonstrating the association between metabolic syndrome and nephrolithiasis in general as well as the relationship between insulin resistance and uric acid stone formation, in particular. We also review studies that explore the pathophysiologic relationship between insulin resistance and uric acid nephrolithiasis.
Hanhan Li, Dane E Klett, Raymond Littleton, Jack S Elder, Jesse D Sammon, VUI Center for Outcomes Research Analytics and Evaluation, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 48202, United States.
Hanhan
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Li
Hanhan Li, Dane E Klett, Raymond Littleton, Jack S Elder, Jesse D Sammon, VUI Center for Outcomes Research Analytics and Evaluation, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 48202, United States.
Dane E
DE
Klett
Hanhan Li, Dane E Klett, Raymond Littleton, Jack S Elder, Jesse D Sammon, VUI Center for Outcomes Research Analytics and Evaluation, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 48202, United States.
Raymond
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Littleton
Hanhan Li, Dane E Klett, Raymond Littleton, Jack S Elder, Jesse D Sammon, VUI Center for Outcomes Research Analytics and Evaluation, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 48202, United States.
Jack S
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Elder
Hanhan Li, Dane E Klett, Raymond Littleton, Jack S Elder, Jesse D Sammon, VUI Center for Outcomes Research Analytics and Evaluation, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 48202, United States.
Jesse D
JD
Sammon
Insulin resistance; Kidney calculi; Metabolic syndrome; Nephrolithiasis; Uric acid