Urolithiasis in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (ALL/LLy): A Single-Center Case Series of Clinical, Metabolic, and Imaging Features
Background: Urolithiasis is an underrecognized complication in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (ALL/LLy), often associated with glucocorticoid therapy. Observations: We report 4 cases of urolithiasis occurring at different diagnostic and treatment phases, 3 requiring intervention. Presenting symptoms included flank pain, hematuria, and urinary discomfort. In 1 case, renal abnormalities were incidentally identified on PET/CT performed for remission assessment. Conclusions: Urolithiasis may occur across ALL/LLy diagnosis and treatment, particularly after glucocorticoid exposure and in patients with additional risk factors. Early recognition in patients with unexplained abdominal or urinary symptoms is essential to prevent complications.
Authors
- Burak Yüzügüldü (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2398-5389)
- Marissa Krieger
- Matthew Barth
- Meghan Higman
- Ahmad Mohamed
- Julie Comella-Higgins
- Kara M. Kelly
- Ezekiel Young
Institutions
- Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo (US)
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (US)
- Golisano Children's Hospital (US)
- University at Buffalo, State University of New York (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Published
- 2026-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/mph.0000000000003301
- Primary Topic
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00