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Hematuria in children

O Yadin1

  • 1UCLA School of Medicine 90024.

Pediatric Annals
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Persistent hematuria in children requires prompt evaluation to determine the cause. Differentiating glomerular from lower urinary tract bleeding guides diagnosis and management, with kidney biopsy considered for persistent cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Hematuria, the presence of red blood cells in urine, is a common finding in children.
  • Persistent hematuria necessitates a thorough work-up to rule out serious underlying conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a systematic approach for evaluating children with suspected persistent hematuria.
  • To differentiate between glomerular and non-glomerular sources of bleeding.
  • To guide initial management and follow-up strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed patient and family history collection.
  • Comprehensive physical examination.
  • Urinalysis to assess for proteinuria, red blood cell (RBC) casts, and erythrocyte morphology.
  • Blood pressure monitoring and renal function tests.

Main Results:

  • Glomerular bleeding is suggested by proteinuria, RBC casts, dysmorphic erythrocytes, hypertension, and renal insufficiency.
  • Lower urinary tract bleeding is indicated by blood clots, normal erythrocyte morphology, and a history of trauma or inflammation.
  • Initial work-up aims to exclude life-threatening and treatable diseases.

Conclusions:

  • A stepwise evaluation is crucial for diagnosing the cause of hematuria in children.
  • Reassurance and regular monitoring are appropriate when no immediate life-threatening condition is found.
  • Kidney biopsy may be considered for persistent isolated microhematuria after 6-12 months of follow-up.

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