As variety is the spice of life, so controversy is the spice of science; a Guest Editorial allows review of a subject which appears to become more rather than less controversial with the passage of time. Hypercalciuria is controversial, for excellent reasons. There is no agreement on its definition; its pathogenesis is uncertain; and its clinical significance is debatable.

Keywords:
calcium absorption, 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3, parathormone, plasma phosphate, renal stone, risk factors
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© 1977 The Biochemical Society and the Medical Research Society
1977
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