CYSTINE

Minority components

Organic Matter (OM)
Anchorage point
NO
Calculi type
by Growth

Characteristic
Localization:

Renal cavity with low urodynamic efficacy
Formation conditions:
  • Hypercystinuria
  • pH < 5.5
Recommended treatment:
  • Increase liquid ingestion
  • Increase and maintain the urinary pH above 6.5 (Administer basic action substances: bicarbonate, citrate)
  • Reduce methionine rich foods
  • Use Cystina solubilizers as: penicillamine, tiopronine