Microscopic Hematuria Flashcards
0
Q
What are some benign causes of hematuria?
A
- vigorous exercise
- sexual intercourse
- mild trauma
- menstrual contamination
1
Q
What test is used to confirm the presence of RBCs in the urine?
A
- microscopic urinalysis
- dipstick not sensitive enough
2
Q
What do you need to be concerned about if you see blood in the urine?
A
- renal cell carcinoma
- TCC
- bladder cancer
- prostate cancer
3
Q
What investigations should be conducted when there is blood in the urine?
A
- microscopic urinalysis, culture, cytology
- serum creatinine, PSA
- renal ultrasound
- IVP, CT, MRI
- cystoscopy
