Can Renal and Bladder Ultrasound Replace Computerized Tomography Urogram in Patients Investigated for Microscopic Hematuria? [PDF]
J Urol, 2018 PURPOSE: Computed tomography urogram (CTU) is recommended when investigating patients with hematuria. We determine the incidence of urinary tract cancer and compare the diagnostic accuracy of CTU and renal and bladder ultrasound (RBUS) at identifying ...
Tan WS +15 more
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Microscopic hematuria is a risk factor for end-stage kidney disease in patients with biopsy-proven diabetic nephropathy [PDF]
BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, 2020 Introduction There are fewer reports about whether the presence of hematuria affects the progression of chronic kidney disease in patients with diabetic nephropathy.
Yoshihiko Saito +9 more
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Prevalence and associated factors for dipstick microscopic hematuria in men [PDF]
BMC Urology, 2019 Background Microscopic hematuria is a common incidental finding on routine urinalysis. Although there are no clear recommendations to perform routine urinalysis, some studies have shown that up to 50% of general practitioners continue to perform annual ...
Karim Courtemanche +2 more
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A Comparison of Urolithiasis in the Presence and Absence of Microscopic Hematuria in the Emergency Department [PDF]
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2017 Introduction: Urolithiasis is a common medical condition that accounts for a large number of emergency department (ED) visits each year and contributes significantly to annual healthcare costs.
Jason M. Mefford +6 more
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Microscopic hematuria predicts lower stage in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma [PDF]
Cancer Management and Research, 2018 Nienie Qi,1,* Jiufeng Zhang,2,* Yue Chen,1 Rumin Wen,1 Hailong Li1 1Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; 2Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking ...
Qi N, Zhang J, Chen Y, Wen R, Li H
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Microscopic hematuria as a risk factor for IgAN progression: considering this biomarker in selecting and monitoring patients. [PDF]
Clin Kidney J, 2023 Hematuria—either macroscopic hematuria or asymptomatic microscopic hematuria—is a clinical feature typical but not specific for immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN).
Zand L, Fervenza FC, Coppo R.
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Commentary: the role of cytologic analysis of voided urine in the work-up of asymptomatic microhematuria [PDF]
BMC Urology, 2009 Microscopic hematuria is a common finding in patients presenting to both primary care doctors as well as urologists. Sources of microscopic hematuria include infection, stones, inflammatory disorders as well as cancer of the genitourinary tract ...
Messing Edward M, Trivedi Deep
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A simplified nomogram to assess risk of bladder cancer in patients with a new diagnosis of microscopic hematuria. [PDF]
Urol Oncol, 2020 INTRODUCTION The vast majority of patients who undergo a diagnostic evaluation for microscopic hematuria (MH) do not have occult bladder cancer. Identifying patients with MH at high risk of harboring bladder cancer can allow for a risk adjusted approach ...
Matulewicz RS, Rademaker A, Meeks JJ.
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Approach to Persistent Microscopic Hematuria in Children. [PDF]
Kidney360, 2020 Persistent isolated microscopic hematuria is relatively common in pediatric practice, affecting around 0.25% of children. Isolated microscopic hematuria can be caused by a myriad of potentially benign or serious causes, including urologic issues; kidney ...
Kallash M, Rheault MN.
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