Hematospermia.
The appearance of blood in the seminal fluid is an alarming sign, with a rather inconstant origin. The causes of hematospermia are discussed based on a review of the literature and the authors' own experience with 84 patients. The importance of differential diagnosis is emphasized and a diagnostic scheme is presented. Therapeutic opportunities depending on etiology are discussed. It is concluded that although hematospermia is an often self-limiting sign, resolving in a few weeks, all patients should undergo a careful investigation to rule out the presence of malignancy or other significant disease.
Papp
G K
GK
Department of Urology, Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary.
Hoznek
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A
Hegedüs
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M
Juhàsz
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D001769:Blood; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D052801:Male Urogenital Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012661:Semen