Etiology of Hematuria in Children: A Review Article Etiology of Hematuria in Children
Journal of Pediatric Nephrology,
Vol. 10 No. 4 (2022),
15 March 2023
https://doi.org/10.22037/jpn.v10i4.40069
Abstract
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Background and Aim: The etiology of hematuria in children is different. Hematuria is
a known risk factor for developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). This narrative review
aimed to evaluate the etiology of hematuria in children, mainly new hematuria research, to
provide an update on the management, and complications that can improve the prognosis of
hematuria.
Methods: For this narrative review, articles from several sources, including Scopus, Google
Scholar, Embase, Web of Science, PubMed, and the Directory of Open Access Journals were used.
Results: Kidney and urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common cause of hematuria
in children. Renal structural abnormalities, hypercalciuria, urinary stones, and extrarenal
abnormalities associated with hematuria.
Conclusion: Hematuria is a symptom and very dangerous, but due to various causes in these
patients, it is needed in all patients.
The challenge for pediatric nephrologists is the early diagnosis of children with progressive
forms of kidney disease from other causes. This manuscript reviews the multiple potential
causes of microscopic hematuria and provides a framework for the initial assessment and
monitoring of such patients. No internationally accepted, uniform, evidence-based algorithm
exists for its diagnostic evaluation anywhere. It is recommended that extensive public
attention be paid to the etiology and management of hematuria.
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- Hematuria
- Urinary tract infection
- Chronic kidney disease
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