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Evaluating hematuria in adults.

N C Restrepo1, P O Carey

  • 1Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa.

American Family Physician
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Hematuria, or blood in urine, can indicate serious conditions despite common benign causes. Prompt medical evaluation is crucial for diagnosing potential life-threatening diseases like bladder cancer.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Hematuria (blood in urine) can stem from benign or life-threatening conditions.
  • Differential diagnosis for both gross and microscopic hematuria includes infection, stones, and cancer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic approach for patients presenting with hematuria.
  • To emphasize the importance of timely evaluation for potentially serious underlying causes.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical evaluation guided by patient demographics, history, and physical exam.
  • Initial imaging typically involves intravenous pyelography or sonography.
  • Cystoscopy is reserved for cases with active bleeding.

Main Results:

  • Common causes of hematuria include urinary tract infections, urolithiasis, and bladder cancer.
  • Diagnostic procedures help narrow down the potential causes of bleeding.

Conclusions:

  • Early and thorough evaluation is essential for identifying serious causes of hematuria.
  • Routine urinalysis and cytology are recommended for undiagnosed cases to detect malignancy.

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