Anuria and abdominal pain induced by ceftriaxone-associated ureterolithiasis in adults

Int Urol Nephrol. 2013 Feb;45(1):73-6. doi: 10.1007/s11255-012-0330-x. Epub 2012 Nov 22.

Abstract

Ceftriaxone is known to cause biliary pseudolithiasis and, rarely, nephrolithiasis mainly in children. However, we reported the development of bilateral distal ureteral ceftriaxone-associated lithiasis in 7 adults, which suggests that the risk of ureterolithiasis impaction should be considered when treating patients with ceftriaxone, even in adults. To avoid strengthening greater renal damage, ureteroscopic insertion of double J stents may be an alternative management for patients with ureteral ceftriaxone-associated lithiasis.

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Anuria / etiology
  • Ceftriaxone / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / drug therapy
  • Ultrasonography
  • Ureter / diagnostic imaging
  • Ureterolithiasis / chemically induced*
  • Ureterolithiasis / complications
  • Ureterolithiasis / therapy
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ceftriaxone