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Hematuria in Sickle Cell Anemia

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  1. See Also
    1. Sickle Cell Anemia
  2. Epidemiology
    1. Occurs in 20%
    2. Most common complication of Sickle Cell Anemia
  3. Pathophysiology
    1. Results from necrosis of tip of renal papilla
  4. Signs
    1. Gross, Painless Hematuria
  5. Diagnosis
    1. Rule out other causes of Hematuria
  6. Management
    1. Does not require hospitalization
    2. Aminocaproic Acid (EACA)
  7. Course
    1. Often continues for weeks
    2. Spontaneous resolution

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