[Staghorn calculi of the kidney and ureter as a urologic complication ina child with cerebral palsy].

Unlabelled: We present a child with cerebral palsy, treated for renal and ureteral staghorn calculi. Calculosis was associated with neurogenic voiding dysfunction.

Case Report: A 10 year boy was admitted to Pediatric Surgery Clinic in Poznań because of urolithiasis. In neurologic examination four-extremities spastic paresis and convergent strabismus was found. Intellectual contact with this child was very poor. Constant urine leakage from urethra was observed. In urine analysis pH < 7, leucocytes and erythrocytes, in urine culture Proteus vulgaris > 10(5). Ultrasonography revealed three staghorn calculi in right kidney. On the plain x-ray film three calculi in right kidney and two staghorn calculi in right ureter. In urodynamic evaluation in cystometry: low bladder compliance, no detrusor overactivity, no bladder sensation, "leak point" pressure 25-27 cm H2O. In profilometry incompetent urethral closure mechanism. All stones were evacuated during one operation. Postoperative course was uneventful. Risk factors in the treatment of patients with cerebral palsy are stressed.

Conclusions: 1. Dysfunction of lower urinary tract is an important clinical problem in children with cerebral palsy. 2. Voiding dysfunction could be a risk factor in the development of urinary stones. 3. In the treatment of children with cerebral palsy multispecialistic team is needed.