Ceftriaxone-Induced Bilateral Nephrolithiasis in a Pediatric Patient: A Rare Complication of Antibiotic Therapy- Case report

Nephrolithiasis is a condition characterized by the formation of crystallized material in the urinary system . it’s not common in pediatric population but prevalence has risen in recent decades. Ceftriaxone, a widely used third-generation cephalosporin for treatment of various infections in children. It is mainly excreted through the kidneys, with a portion eliminated via the biliary system. We report a case of 5-year-old boy who received ceftriaxone treatment for acute lymphadenitis and developed bilateral nephrolithiasis, anuria , and acute postrenal kidney failure.