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| Haematuria may be diagnosed either by using a urine dipstick, with a positive reaction, or by examination of the urine sediment for red blood cells. <br><br> | | Haematuria may be diagnosed either by using a urine dipstick, with a positive reaction, or by examination of the urine sediment for red blood cells. <br><br> |
| Examination of the urine under a Wood’s lamp can distinguish between the two conditions, although this is rarely necessary in clinical practice. Porphyrin pigments will fluoresce, whereas haemoglobin does not. | | Examination of the urine under a Wood’s lamp can distinguish between the two conditions, although this is rarely necessary in clinical practice. Porphyrin pigments will fluoresce, whereas haemoglobin does not. |
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| |q2=What are the differential diagnoses for this condition? | | |q2=What are the differential diagnoses for this condition? |
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| *urinary tract disease (cystitis, bladder polyps, pyelonephritis, renal infarcts, urolithiasis); and | | *urinary tract disease (cystitis, bladder polyps, pyelonephritis, renal infarcts, urolithiasis); and |
| *lead toxicity. | | *lead toxicity. |
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| |q3=What further tests would you perform to reach a diagnosis? | | |q3=What further tests would you perform to reach a diagnosis? |
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| Radiography and ultrasonography may be used to investigate whether lesions are associated with the genital or reproductive tract. Contrast studies may be indicated with urinary tract disease. <br><br> | | Radiography and ultrasonography may be used to investigate whether lesions are associated with the genital or reproductive tract. Contrast studies may be indicated with urinary tract disease. <br><br> |
| Laboratory tests such as full haematology and biochemistry should be carried out. | | Laboratory tests such as full haematology and biochemistry should be carried out. |
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