Nephrolithiasis in gout: prevalence and characteristics of Brazilian patients.

Leonardo Santos HoffClaudia Goldenstein-SchainbergRicardo Fuller

Published in: Advances in rheumatology (London, England) (2019)

The prevalence of nephrolithiasis in primary gout was 35.0%, and 18.7% of the patients were asymptomatic. Nephrolithiasis was associated with male gender, diabetes and dyslipidemia. A positive history of nephrolithiasis probably biased the prescription of potassium citrate and benzbromarone.

Keyphrases

newly diagnosed
type diabetes
risk factors
chronic kidney disease
mental health
end stage renal disease
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
ejection fraction
patient reported outcomes
patient reported