International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2832-5788) | Volume 3, Issue 10 | Case Report | Open Access DOI

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

Ia Khurtsilava*

Medea Tsanava1, Tamar Abuladze2, Ketevan Kvatadze3 , Nino Geldiashvili4 , Nino Umekashvili5 , Ia Khurtsilava6*

1Department of Pediatrics, David Tvildiani Medical univeristy, Tbilisi, GEO

2Pediatric Nephrology, i.tsistishvili children clinic, Tbilisi, GEO

3Pediatric Nephrology, I.tsitsishvili children clinic, Tbilisi, GEO

4Department of Nephrology, I.tsitsishvili Children Clinic, Tbilisi, GEO

5pediatric Intensive care Unit, I.tsitsishvili Children Clinic, Tbilisi, GEO

6Pediatrics, Tbilisi Pediatric Private Clinic, Tbilisi, GEO, Pediatrics, Tbilisi Medical Academy, Tbilisi, GEO

*Correspondence to: Ia Khurtsilava 

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Abstract

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.

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Medea Tsanava, Tamar Abuladze, Ketevan Kvatadze , Nino Geldiashvili , Nino Umekashvili , Ia Khurtsilava. Ceftriaxone-Induced Bilateral Nephrolithiasis in a Pediatric Patient: A Rare Complication of Antibiotic Therapy- Case report. Int Clinc Med Case Rep Jour. 2024;3(10):1-12.