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Self-induced hematuria.

R P Abrol1, A Heck, L Gleckel

  • 1Department of Medicine, Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, NY 11432.

Journal of the National Medical Association
|February 1, 1990
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Factitious hematuria, or feigned blood in urine, can occur when patients intentionally contaminate urine samples. This case report highlights that self-induced contamination, such as finger sticks, may be more common than previously thought.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Factitious disorder involves the intentional production or feigning of physical or psychological signs and symptoms.
  • Hematuria is a significant medical finding that warrants thorough investigation.

Observation:

  • Two cases are presented: an adult and a child.
  • Both patients exhibited factitious hematuria.
  • The hematuria was secondary to self-induced finger sticks, leading to urine sample contamination.

Findings:

  • Patients can feign hematuria through deliberate self-harm and sample manipulation.
  • Unwitnessed urine sample collection increases the risk of undetected contamination.
  • This presentation of factitious disorder may be underdiagnosed.

Implications:

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  • Clinicians should consider factitious disorder in cases of unexplained hematuria, especially with sample discrepancies.
  • Awareness of self-induced contamination methods is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • Further research is needed to understand the prevalence of factitious hematuria.