A 33 year old man presents with bilateral flank pain. He is later diagnosed to have bilateral kidney stones. His medical history includes sarcoidosis. What is the SINGLE most likely cause that attributed to the development of his urinary stones?
A. Hypercalcemia
B. Hyperuricemia
C. Diet
D. Recurrent urinary tract infection
E. Hyperparathyroidism
Hypercalcaemia is seen commonly in sarcoidosis. It is due to increased circulation of vitamin D produced by macrophages.
Renal stones risk factors There are certain risk factors or drugs that may precipitate renal stones that you need to know for PLAB part 1 as these are the most commonly asked. These are: - Dehydration - Hypercalcaemia - Polycystic kidney disease - Gout - Loop diuretics