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Hematuria Definition
- Consider hematuria when finding three or more red blood cells in urine.
- One instance is enough to prompt a workup.
Initial Approach to Hematuria
- Differentiate between urologic and nephrologic causes of hematuria.
- Gross hematuria and clots suggest a urologic origin, possibly malignancy.
Hematuria Malignancy Risk Factors
- Age over 35, smoking, and certain environmental exposures increase malignancy risk in hematuria.
- Gross hematuria also significantly elevates this risk.