Haematuria

Question 1

Causes of paediatric haematuria:

Answer 1

Fever = transient MICROscopic haematuria

Wilm’s tumour
Nephritic syndrome
Post-strep GN
Polycystic kidneys

ITP
HUS
Leukaemia

Trauma (incl. NAI)

Non-urinary tract
Pseudo:
–> Beetroot
–> Urates in neonates
–> Myoglobinuria

Question 2

Approach to episode of microscopic haematuria in well child:

Answer 2

Repeat with GP in 2 weeks. If persistent - work up.