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Primary hyperoxaluria — Clinical Guidelines

Overview

Primary hyperoxaluria is a genetic disorder characterized by excessive oxalate production, leading to nephrolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis, and potentially end-stage kidney disease and systemic oxalosis. It encompasses three types, with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) being the most common, caused by defects in alanine:glyoxylate aminotransferase (AGT) activity 1 4 6.

Diagnosis

Clinical Presentation: Recurrent urolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis, and progressive renal failure 5 11.

Laboratory Tests: Elevated urinary oxalate excretion 1.

Genetic Testing: Identification of AGXT gene mutations 1 4 8.

Enzyme Assays: Measurement of AGT activity in liver tissue or cultured cells 4 8.

Imaging: Ultrasound or CT showing nephrocalcinosis and/or urolithiasis 5.

Delayed Diagnosis: Common due to lack of awareness among physicians 3.

Management

First-Line Treatments:

- Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6): Used for patients with specific mutations (e.g., G170R), with variable efficacy 2 8. - Pyridoxamine: More effective than pyridoxine for certain folding-defective AGT variants 2.

Adjunctive Therapies:

- Dietary Modifications: Low oxalate diet to reduce oxalate intake 6. - Calcium Supplementation: To bind oxalate in the gut 6. - Hydration: Increased fluid intake to enhance urinary excretion 5.

Advanced Management:

- Liver Transplantation: For severe cases, particularly in PH1 6. - Kidney Replacement Therapy: In end-stage renal disease 11.

Special Populations

Pediatrics: Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial to prevent irreversible renal damage 1 10.

Comorbidities: Management complexity increases with comorbidities; individualized care plans are essential 3.

Key Recommendations

Early Diagnosis and Genetic Testing: Essential to identify PH1 promptly and guide treatment 1 3 (Evidence: Strong).

Tailored Pyridoxine Therapy: Use based on specific AGT mutations, particularly G170R, for better outcomes 2 8 (Evidence: Moderate).

Multidisciplinary Approach: Incorporate nephrology, urology, and genetic counseling for comprehensive care 3 5 (Evidence: Expert opinion).

References

1 Ferraro PM, Caletti C, Capolongo G, Lombardi M, Scolari F, Vezzoli G et al.. Diagnostic policies on nephrolithiasis/nephrocalcinosis of possible genetic origin by Italian nephrologists: a survey by the Italian Society of Nephrology with an emphasis on primary hyperoxaluria. Journal of nephrology 2023. link 2 Oppici E, Fargue S, Reid ES, Mills PB, Clayton PT, Danpure CJ et al.. Pyridoxamine and pyridoxal are more effective than pyridoxine in rescuing folding-defective variants of human alanine:glyoxylate aminotransferase causing primary hyperoxaluria type I. Human molecular genetics 2015. link 3 Cochat P, Groothoff J. Primary hyperoxaluria type 1: practical and ethical issues. Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) 2013. link 4 Cellini B, Oppici E, Paiardini A, Montioli R. Molecular insights into primary hyperoxaluria type 1 pathogenesis. Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition) 2012. link 5 Pais VM, Assimos DG. Pitfalls in the management of patients with primary hyperoxaluria: a urologist's perspective. Urological research 2005. link 6 Danpure CJ. Molecular etiology of primary hyperoxaluria type 1: new directions for treatment. American journal of nephrology 2005. link 7 Hoppe B, Latta K, von Schnakenburg C, Kemper MJ. Primary hyperoxaluria--the German experience. American journal of nephrology 2005. link 8 Monico CG, Olson JB, Milliner DS. Implications of genotype and enzyme phenotype in pyridoxine response of patients with type I primary hyperoxaluria. American journal of nephrology 2005. link 9 Hoppe B, Langman CB. A United States survey on diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of primary hyperoxaluria. Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) 2003. link 10 Cochat P, Deloraine A, Rotily M, Olive F, Liponski I, Deries N. Epidemiology of primary hyperoxaluria type 1. Société de Néphrologie and the Société de Néphrologie Pédiatrique. Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association 1995. link 11 Brett F, Kealy WF, Murnaghan D, Hogan JM. Primary hyperoxaluria--a case report. Irish journal of medical science 1990. link

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