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Hematuria: a clinical approach.

C Thompson

    American Family Physician
    |February 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Microscopic hematuria is as significant as gross hematuria, potentially indicating serious conditions like cancer or infection. Prompt evaluation with imaging and tests is crucial for diagnosing the cause of blood in urine.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Nephrology
    • Diagnostic Medicine

    Background:

    • Microscopic hematuria, or blood in urine not visible to the naked eye, is a significant clinical finding.
    • It can be indicative of various serious pathologies, similar to gross hematuria (visible blood).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the clinical significance of microscopic hematuria.
    • To emphasize the importance of thorough evaluation for hematuria, regardless of its visibility.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical significance of microscopic versus gross hematuria.
    • Discussion of diagnostic procedures including anatomic imaging (intravenous urography) and cystoscopy.
    • Correlation of specific findings (red blood cell casts, proteinuria) with potential diagnoses.

    Main Results:

    • Both microscopic and gross hematuria can signify serious conditions such as neoplastic lesions, urinary tract infections, renal calculi, prostatic disease, or glomerulonephritis.
    • Red blood cell casts and heavy proteinuria suggest renal parenchymal lesions, especially of glomerular origin.

    Conclusions:

    • Microscopic hematuria warrants the same level of clinical attention as gross hematuria.
    • Diagnostic workup, including imaging and laboratory tests, is essential for identifying the underlying cause of hematuria.
    • Specific urinary findings can help pinpoint the origin of renal pathology.

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