Diagnostic impact of dysmorphic red blood cells on evaluating microscopic hematuria: the urologist's perspective.

Kyo Chul KooKwang Suk LeeAh Ran ChoiKoon Ho RhaSung Joon HongByung Ha Chung

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2016)

Identification of %dRBC ≥ 40 had modest diagnostic value in identifying glomerular disease, and concomitant presence of proteinuria was more indicative of glomerular origin in patients presenting with MH. Urological evaluation should not be omitted in these patients considering the prevalence of treatment-requiring urological disease.

Keyphrases

red blood cell
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
diabetic nephropathy
high glucose
patient reported outcomes
urinary tract
combination therapy
smoking cessation