Urolithiasis and pregnancy

J Bras Nefrol. 2014 Jul-Sep;36(3):389-95. doi: 10.5935/0101-2800.20140055.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

The diagnosis of urolithiasis during pregnancy is common, even though no additional measures are required in asymptomatic cases. Renal colic or complications of urinary lithiasis occur more frequently during the last months of pregnancy, and there are several particularities for the diagnosis and treatment of this subset of women. The present manuscript aim to review the current knowledge concerning this subject and present authors personal experience.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications* / therapy
  • Urolithiasis* / diagnosis
  • Urolithiasis* / therapy