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Sterile pyuria: a differential diagnosis.

R S Dieter1

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53562, USA.

Comprehensive Therapy
|September 14, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Sterile pyuria, a common lab finding, has diverse causes including infections, systemic diseases, and medications. This review covers diagnosis and differential diagnosis of eosinophiluria.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Sterile pyuria is a frequent laboratory observation.
  • Identifying the underlying cause is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the significant causes of sterile pyuria.
  • To discuss the differential diagnosis of eosinophiluria.
  • To outline the diagnostic workup for sterile pyuria.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of infectious, systemic, structural, physiologic, and drug-related causes.
  • Discussion of eosinophiluria differential diagnosis.
  • Outline of a basic diagnostic approach.

Main Results:

  • Sterile pyuria can stem from various sources, necessitating a systematic diagnostic approach.
  • Eosinophiluria requires specific consideration within the differential diagnosis.
  • A structured workup aids in identifying the etiology of sterile pyuria.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the broad differential diagnosis of sterile pyuria is essential for clinicians.
  • A stepwise diagnostic strategy is recommended for patients presenting with sterile pyuria.

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