A Case of Hereditary Xanthinuria Type 1 Accompanied by Bilateral Renal Calculi

Abstract

Hereditary xanthinuria is an extremely rare purine metabolism disorder caused by a genetic abnormality in xanthine dehydrogenase. A new case of hereditary xanthinuria type 1 accompanied by bilateral renal calculi was encountered. We performed an allopurinol loading test and diagnosed classical type 1 xanthinuria. Through genetic diagnosis, we identified a mutation site in the xanthine dehydrogenase gene. Genetic analysis revealed a homozygous deletion of cytosine 2,567 in the xanthine dehydrogenase gene, and as a result, a stop codon was formed at position 928. Renal failure caused by the deposition of xanthine crystals is a known complication because xanthine is poorly soluble in water. With high fluid intake and low purine diet, no significant increase in calculi has been observed in this patient for 2 years.