Background. This study explored the possible role of FGF23 in pediatric hypercalciuria. Methods. Plasma FGF23 was measured\nin 29 controls and 58 children and adolescents with hypercalciuria: 24 before treatment (Pre-Treated) and 34 after 6 months of\ntreatment (Treated).Hypercalciuric patients alsomeasured serumPTH hormone, 25(OH)vitD, phosphate, calcium, creatinine, and\n24 h urine calcium, phosphate, and creatinine. Results. There were no differences in age, gender, ethnicity, or bodymass index either\nbetween controls and patients, or between Pre-Treated and Treated patients. Median plasma FGF23 in controls was 72 compared\nwith all patients, 58 RU/mL (
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