The role of immunologic factors in the pathogenesis of urolithiasis
Ukhal', M.I.; Drannik, G.N.
Vrachebnoe Delo 1: 32-34
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0049-6804 PMID: 2330704 Document Number: 350058
The role of thrombin, fibrinogen, specific and unspecific immunological reactions in the pathogenesis of urolithiasis were evaluated. It was found in the urine of patients with urolithiasis and concomitant pyelonephritis that most bacteria, leucocytes and organic substances fixed on crystalloids contained on their surfaces immunoglobulins M, G and A. The mechanisms of the possible participation of immune reactions in the pathogenesis of urolithiasis are discussed.