Possible Causes for microscopic hematuria Nephrolithiasis There was a family history of renal stones in both maternal and paternal grandparents and of microscopic hematuria in the mother. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Gross or microscopic hematuria is found in 33% to 90% of children who have urolithiasis and occurs equally across age groups. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org] Fabry Disease Microscopic hematuria was observed in case 4. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Clinically, the renal disease manifests as hypertension, moderate proteinuria, lipiduria, and microscopic hematuria. [jasn.asnjournals.org] IgA Nephropathy There was no correlation in the severity of histological grade and clinical outcome between subjects with microscopic hematuria and those with microscopic hematuria and proteinuria [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The serum TNF-alpha level of IgA GN with macroscopic hematuria was significantly higher than that with microscopic hematuria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The following clinical features were favorable prognostic signs: asymptomatic proteinuria, macroscopic hematuria, and isolated microscopic hematuria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Neoplasm of the Urinary Bladder The second important feature of bladder neoplasm is the appearance of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria. [symptoma.com] This blood in the urine may be visible to the naked eye (gross/macroscopic hematuria) or detectable only by microscope (microscopic hematuria). [checkorphan.org] Urinalysis is also a valuable diagnostic procedure that can reveal microscopic hematuria, which is particularly valuable in the absence of other symptoms. [symptoma.com] Familial Interstitial Nephritis […] until the hematuria resolves, or for up to three years if microscopic hematuria persists. [aafp.org] Patients develop renal symptoms and signs similar to those of acute nephritic syndrome (eg, microscopic hematuria, hypertension, eventually gross hematuria with proteinuria [merckmanuals.com] In contrast with previous reports, microscopic/macroscopic hematuria was not a consistent marker for renal involvement. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Kidney Contusion […] transverse process fractures) For penetrating trauma, CT is indicated for all patients with microscopic or gross hematuria. [merckmanuals.com] Microscopic hematuria is the most common finding in these situations. [journals.lww.com] Patients with blunt trauma and microscopic hematuria usually have minor renal injuries that almost never require surgical repair; thus, CT is usually unnecessary. [merckmanuals.com] Nephropathic Cystinosis hematuria Small amount of blood in urine 0002907 Nephrolithiasis Kidney stones 0000787 Oral motor hypotonia 0030190 Pigmentary retinopathy 0000580 Polyuria Increased urine [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] Loss of hair color 0005599 Hypopigmentation of the skin Patchy lightened skin 0001010 Male infertility 0003251 Metaphyseal widening Broad wide portion of long bone 0003016 Microscopic [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] Post-Infectious Glomerulonephritis hematuria at 12 months as significant risk factors for poor renal outcome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The typical clinical presentation of PIGN is an acute nephritic syndrome with macro- or microscopic hematuria, proteinuria, hypertension, edema and renal function impairment [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] This microscopic hematuria is not concerning. You can download a PDF of this information here. [pascalelane.wordpress.com] Traumatic Rupture of the Kidney […] transverse process fractures) For penetrating trauma, CT is indicated for all patients with microscopic or gross hematuria. [merckmanuals.com] hematuria) Loin tenderness and/ or swelling Haemodynamic instability Fracture of the lower posterior ribs, lower thoracic or lumbar vertebrae may also be present Imaging [lifeinthefastlane.com] Diagnosis [ edit ] In blunt injury, imaging is indicated if there is gross hematuria, or if the patient exhibits shock together with either gross or microscopic hematuria. [en.wikipedia.org] Medullary Sponge Kidney Exercise-induced hematuria a fairly common cause of microscopic hematuria. Its presence in military recruits earned it the title "march hematuria." [kidneydisease.about.com] Urinalysis may reveal microscopic hematuria with or without kidney stone and pyuria. [kidneyabc.com] The hematuria can be microscopic or macroscopic and with or without the presence or stones [ 15 ]. [karger.com] Alport Syndrome The proband had experienced microscopic hematuria and occasionally macroscopic hematuria since 3 years of age. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Renal manifestations Hematuria Gross or microscopic hematuria is the most common and earliest manifestation of Alport syndrome. [emedicine.medscape.com] Our data show that microscopic hematuria is the most reliable urinary criterion for diagnosing hereditary nephritis in both male and female patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Ureterolithiasis Microscopic hematuria was found in 68.9%, pyuria in 27.1% and crystalluria in 15.6%. 7. [koreamed.org] The combination of hydronephrosis and microscopic hematuria as a predictor of symptomatic urinary tract stone disease has a greater specificity and positive likelihood ratio [elischolar.library.yale.edu] Urinalysis revealed microscopic hematuria. Ultrasonography showed that both kidneys were on the right side of the abdomen. [hindawi.com] Renal Embolism In the current study microscopic hematuria was present in 21 of 39 cases (54%). [journals.lww.com] Urinalysis typically shows microscopic hematuria and minimal proteinuria; however, proteinuria is occasionally in the nephrotic range ( 3 g/day). [merckmanuals.com] Grouping together our results with the other cases in the literature, microscopic hematuria was present in 59 of 82 cases (72%). [journals.lww.com] Acute Glomerulonephritis All of these patients showed gradual improvement of their symptoms; some have persistent microscopic hematuria without proteinuria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The patient showed acute onset of heavy proteinuria, microscopic hematuria and kidney dysfunction with arthralgia and oliguria after close contact with a person suffering [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] In the usual patient with moderately severe poststreptococcal AGN (PSAGN) the above-mentioned features are present However, gross or microscopic hematuria may be the only [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Renal Infarction Laboratory studies on presentation showed an elevated serum creatinine concentration and microscopic hematuria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] At presentation, 20 patients (86.9%) had elevated serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), 18 patients (78.2%) had leukocytosis, and 16 patients (69.5%) had microscopic hematuria [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] microscopic hematuria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Renal Papillary Necrosis Each child was being treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) at the time of diagnosis of RPN and had had episodes of gross or microscopic hematuria for [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Diagnosis was based on microscopic hematuria and positive ultrasound findings. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Microscopic hematuria was three times more frequent in patients with than without RPN (44 vs. 16%; P less than .02). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis Post-streptococcal acute glomerulonephritis was diagnosed on the basis of a high antistreptolysin O titer, hypocomplementemia, proteinuria, and microscopic hematuria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The patient, a 17-year-old male, presented with edema, hypertension, and microscopic hematuria, followed by a mild upper respiratory tract infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The patient presented with nephrotic syndrome and microscopic hematuria. Blood tests revealed very low circulating C3 levels. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Periventricular Leukomalacia Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a complication of prematurity that carries a high risk of long-term neurologic morbidity. We report the first case, to our knowledge, of unexpected PVL associated with in utero methamphetamine exposure in a 30-week gestation premature infant with a benign hospital course, who[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hyperuricosuria Measurement (Procedure) Kidney Function Tests Microscopic Hematuria Immunodeficiency Without Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia Uric Acid Crystalluria Allopurinol Calcium [EPC [meta.org] hematuria. [ajkd.org] Four patients had episodes of gross hematuria, three patients had passed renal stones, and a history of nephrolithiasis was ob... read more Mentioned in this Paper Uric Acid [meta.org] Acute Cystitis […] esterase test: Sensitivity: 75—96 % Specificity: 94—98 % Microscopic hematuria. [lecturio.com] With cystitis, you may have blood cells in your urine that can be seen only with a microscope (microscopic hematuria) and that usually resolves with treatment. [mayoclinic.org] Canadian guidelines for the management of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in adults. Can. Urol. Assoc. J. 3, 77–80 (2009). 9. Tomson, C. & Porter, T. [dx.doi.org] Fibronectin Glomerulopathy A 34-year-old male was referred with proteinuria (6 g/day), microscopic hematuria and hypertension (220/130 mmHg). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The presentation includes proteinuria, often in the nephrotic range, microscopic hematuria, and hypertension. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Biochemical analysis shows microscopic hematuria and proteinuria with hypoalbuminemia. [malacards.org] Carcinoma in Situ of the Bladder Patients may present with dysuria, nocturia, and urinary frequency and urgency with microscopic hematuria. [jnccn.org] Our patient did not have gross hematuria, and microscopic hematuria was initially attributed to her underlying urinary tract infection. [hindawi.com] (7 patients), microscopic hematuria (7 patients), and location of carcinoma in situ (4 patients). [acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com] Minimal Change Nephropathy Hematuria is unusual and when present it usually is microscopic. [kidneypathology.com] Symptoms and Signs MCD causes nephrotic syndrome, usually without hypertension or azotemia; microscopic hematuria occurs in about 20% of patients, mainly adults. [msdmanuals.com] There is microscopic hematuria in 10-30% of patients. Usually there are normal values of BUN and serum creatinine. [kidneypathology.com] Cystitis With cystitis, you may have blood cells in your urine that can be seen only with a microscope (microscopic hematuria) and that usually resolves with treatment. [mayoclinic.org] Urinary Tract Infection Canadian guidelines for the management of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in adults. Can. Urol. Assoc. J. 3, 77–80 (2009). 9. Tomson, C. & Porter, T. [dx.doi.org] hematuria is found in about half of cystitis cases Low-grade proteinuria is common A positive nitrate test is highly specific for UTI, but it occurs in only 25% of patients [emedicine.medscape.com] Asymptomatic microscopic or dipstick haematuria in adults: which investigations for which patients? A review of the evidence. BJU Int. 90, 185–198 (2002). 10. [dx.doi.org] Transient Sarcoidosis […] clues about the cause of microscopic hematuria. [aafp.org] Algorithmic approach to microscopic hematuria in adults. (CVA costovertebral angle; RBC red blood cell.) Microscopic Hematuria in Adults Figure 1. [aafp.org] microscopic hematuria and varying ages of the study populations. [aafp.org] Renal Glomerular Disease blood in the urine Nephritic syndrome: Proteinuria Microscopic hematuria - blood in urine that can only be seen by a microscope Edema Hypertension Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis [pennmedicine.org] Many patients have only mild to moderate proteinuria (150 mg to 3 g/24 hr) or microscopic hematuria ( two red blood cells [RBCs] per high-power field). [what-when-how.com] Microscopic hematuria. N Engl J Med. 2003;348:2330-2338. Donadio JV, Grande JP. IgA nephropathy. N Engl J Med. 2002;347:738-748. McCarthy HJ, Tizard EJ. [the-hospitalist.org] Chronic Nephritic Syndrome with Dense Deposit Disease All patients had marked proteinuria and 16 had microscopic hematuria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Clinically, the patient had nephrotic syndrome, microscopic hematuria, and hypertension. No Bence-Jones protein or cryoglobulin was found in the urine or serum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Eight were hypertensive, and four of these patients had gross or microscopic hematuria as well. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Renal Tuberculosis Most patients with renal TB have sterile pyuria, which can be accompanied by microscopic hematuria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] It has been done an urynalysis, which demonstrated acid pH urine, sterile pyuria and microscopic hematuria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Renal Injury The clinical manifestations in IgAN can be asymptomatic microscopic hematuria, gross hematuria, nephritic syndrome, nephrotic syndrome or acute renal injury from crescentic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The incidence rates of proteinuria and microscopic hematuria at 6 months were significantly higher than at 18 months (P .029 and P .017, respectively). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Microscopic or gross hematuria may be encountered in patients with low-grade injury, while signs of hypovolemic shock (hypotension, weakness, loss of consciousness) may be [symptoma.com]
