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Extraordinary bladder clots.

D L Keiller

    The Journal of Urology
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Patients with hematuria and clot retention may experience unusual clots due to urokinase-plasmin abnormalities or coagulopathy. Understanding clot formation pathophysiology aids urologists in evaluating and treating these complex cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Hematology
    • Pathophysiology

    Background:

    • Patients presenting with hematuria and clot retention require careful evaluation.
    • Coagulopathies and abnormalities in fibrinolysis can lead to complex clinical scenarios.

    Observation:

    • Extraordinary clot formation can occur in patients with underlying urokinase-plasmin system dysregulation.
    • These clots may be associated with unrecognized disease states affecting fibrinolysis.

    Findings:

    • Aberrations in urokinase-plasmin production or consumption are linked to the formation of unusual clots.
    • Understanding the pathophysiology of clot formation is crucial for diagnosis.

    Implications:

    • This knowledge enhances urologists' ability to evaluate and manage patients with challenging clot retention.
  • Recognizing the link between fibrinolysis defects and clot formation can improve patient outcomes.