When to See a Specialist About Xanthinuria
By Dr. Khalid Wright, DO · · Endocrinology and Metabolism
This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Endocrinology and Metabolism service line explains xanthinuria in plain language.
About this topic
Topic: xanthinuria. A purine-pyrimidine metabolic disorder characterized by deficiency of xanthine oxidase, resulting in excretion of large amounts of xanthine in the urine and the formation of xanthine stones.
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Related care
- aborifacient agent therapy
- salivary cortisol test
- circulating hormone measurement
- hormone measurement
This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.