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Case Discussion on Hematuria in Children

Presented from India by Dr. Vineet Kwatra

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Case Description

In children, the causes of hematuria can range from simple infections to serious diseases such as kidney disorders or tumors. The color of the urine may vary from pink to red to brown, depending on the amount and type of blood present. Common causes of hematuria in children include urinary tract...

Case Summary

Hematuria, defined as blood in the urine, can be either macroscopic (visible) or microscopic (detected via urine analysis). Diagnosis is paramount before treatment, focusing on identifying the underlying causes. Macroscopic hematuria is readily apparent, while microscopic hematuria requires microscopic examination of a urine sample, typically defined as five red blood cells or more per high power field (HPF) of a centrifuged urine sample.

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Dr. Vineet Kwatra

Alumni- MGM Medical College

Senior Consultant Department of Paediatrics & Neonatology Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon

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