title: Hematuria: an algorithmic approach to finding the cause.
abstract: Many conditions can cause hematuria, but the differential diagnosis can be simplified with a systematic approach. We discuss the common causes of hematuria and how to evaluate it.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037, USA.
authors.forename: Ramesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mazhari
authors.forename: Paul L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Kimmel
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000379:methods; D006417:Hematuria / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D052177:Kidney Diseases, Cystic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D007678:Kidney Glomerulus / Q000503:physiopathology; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009393:Nephritis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D012079:Renal Circulation / Q000502:physiology; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis