Abstract

Hematuria is a frequent reason for consultation. An adequate medical history and physical examination allow an initial diagnostic approach in most cases. The first thing is to recognize and confirm hematuria, ruling out other circumstances that can falsely stain urine. The analysis of the macroscopic appearance of urine is key to determine the glomerular or extraglomerular origin of hematuria. In this paper, the case of a girl with false hematuria from an external agent in which the diagnosis is reached through an exhaustive medical history.

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