Ceftriaxone-associated nephrolithiasis and biliary pseudolithiasis in a child

Pediatr Radiol. 2003 Sep;33(9):648-51. doi: 10.1007/s00247-003-0963-0. Epub 2003 Jun 26.

Abstract

Ceftriaxone is a widely used third-generation cephalosporin. It is generally very safe, but complications of biliary pseudolithiasis and, rarely, nephrolithiasis have been reported in children. These complications generally resolve spontaneously with cessation of the ceftriaxone therapy; however, they may symptomatically mimic more serious clinical problems, such as cholecystitis. We report a case of both ceftriaxone-induced biliary pseudolithiasis and nephrolithiasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Ceftriaxone / adverse effects*
  • Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
  • Epidural Abscess / drug therapy
  • Gallstones / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Calculi / chemically induced*
  • Male

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ceftriaxone