A 50-year-old man with recurrent nephrolithiasis was investigated | Medibuddy
26th June 2023

A 50-year-old man with recurrent nephrolithiasis was investigated

A 50-year-old man with recurrent nephrolithiasis was investigated. Renal function tests and serum calcium measurements were normal. A 24-hour urine collection revealed the following:

Volume 3L
Calcium 15 mmol/24h (2.5-7.5mmol/24h)
Oxalate 200 mmol/24h (90-450 mmol/24h)
Uric Acid 2.54 mmol/24h (1.48-4.45 mmol/24h)
Citrate 1.0 mmol/24h (0.3-3.4 mmol/24h)

Which one of the following options would be the most appropriate management in this case?

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