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Do you take any special approaches with patients with recurrent nephrolithiasis who first developed stones prior to adulthood but have negative kidney stone disorder genetic test findings?
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Nephrology · Mayo Clinic
No. My pediatric kidney stone consultants tell me kidney stones in childhood are relatively common. If genetic testing is negative (or even if it is positive), I treat them starting with general dietary modification, tailored to their urinary supersaturation data and stone composition, if known.
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