An unusual cause of haematuria.
A case of gross haematuria is described in a young woman. This was initially attributed to the use of analgesics. Subsequent history and investigation confirmed that the cause for the haematuria was sickle cell trait occurring in an individual in whom it was not initially suspected.
Macdonald
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Renal Unit, Wellington Hospital.
D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil / Q000208:ethnology; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D005260:Female; D006417:Hematuria / Q000209:etiology* / Q000652:urine; D006801:Humans; D009520:New Zealand; D011174:Portugal / Q000208:ethnology; D012805:Sickle Cell Trait / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics