무증상의 현미경적 혈뇨를 동반한 성인 환자에서 신조직 검사의 유용성

김형종 ( Kim Hyeong Jong ),최훈영 ( Choe Hun Yeong ),김동기 ( Kim Dong Gi ),김현진 ( Kim Hyeon Jin ),장제현 ( Jang Je Hyeon ),김현욱 ( Kim Hyeon Ug ),최규헌 ( Choe Gyu Heon ),이호영 ( Lee Ho Yeong ),한대석 ( Han Dae Seog ),강신욱 대한신장학회 2003 Kidney Research and Clinical Practice Vol.22 No.6

배 경 : 소변 검사상 혈뇨는 흔한 이상 소견이며, 혈뇨의 원인으로는 거의 대부분의 요로계를 포함할 정도로 매우 다양하다. 이들 환자에서 진단을 위해 신조직 검사가 도움이 될 수 있는데, 무증상의 현미경적 혈뇨 환자에서 진단을 위해 신조직 점사가 반드시 필요한 지에 대해서는 아직까지 명확하게 정해진 바가 없다. 이에 본 연구자는 무증상의 현미경적 혈뇨를 동반한 성인 환자를 대상으로 신조직 검사 결과를 분석하여 신조직 검사의 유용성에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 연세대학교 의과대학 부속 세브란스병원에서 1993년 1월부터 2002년 12월까지 10년간 15세에서 40세까지 무증상의 현미경적 혈뇨를 동반한 환자 중 신조직 검사를 시행 받았던 환자 119명을 대상으로, 고립성 현미경적 혈뇨 환자군 (isolated microscopic hematuria : proteinuria <150 ㎎/24 hr, H)과 현미경적 혈뇨와 단백뇨를 모두 동반한 환자군 (microscopic hematuria+proteinuria, H+P) 두 군으로 나누어 신조직 검사 결과를 비교분석하였다. 결 과 : 총 119명의 환자 중 남자는 72명 (60.5%), 여자는 47명 (39.5%)이었으며, 평균 연령은 26.4±7.3세이었다. 대상 환자 중 신조직 검사 소견이 정상인 예가 19명 (16.0%)이었으며, 비정상인 예가 100명 (84.0%)이었다. 비정상 신조직 소견으로는 IgA 신병증이 73명 (61.3%)으로 가장 많았으며, 비박형 사구체 기저막 질환 (thin glomerular basement membrane disease) 12명 (10.1%), 그리고 minimal mesangiopathy 7명 (5.9%)의 순이었다. H군 환자는 55명이었으며, 이 중 38명 (69.1%)에서 비정상 신조직 소견을 보인 반면, H+P군 환자 64명 중에서는 62명 (96.9%)이 비정상 신조직 소견을 나타냈다 (p<0.05). 혈뇨의 정도 (현미경하 고배율 시야 당 적혈구 3-10 vs. 10-20 vs. 다수)에 따른 신조직 소견에는 통계학적 차이가 없었다 (P>0.05). 결 론 : 이상의 결과로 무증상의 현미경적 혈뇨를 동반한 환자의 84.0%에서 신조직 검사상 이상 소견을 나타냈다. 따라서 무증상의 현미경적 혈뇨 환자, 특히 단백뇨를 동반한 환자에서 비뇨기과적 문제가 없을 경우 적극적인 신조직 검사가 환자의 진단, 예후 예측 및 추적 관찰에 도움이 될 것으로 생각된다. Background : Hematuria is most frequently detected on routine urinalysis and the prevalence of hematuria in adults has been reported to range from 5 to 10 percent. Hematuria can originate from any site along the urinary tract and whether gross or microscopic, may be a sign of serious underlying disease including malignancy. The literature agrees that gross hematuria warrants a thorough diagnostic evaluation. By contrast, whether physicians should test for hematuria in asymptomatic patients remains at issue, and the role of renal biopsy in the investigation of this condition is still edbated. The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical significance of renal biopsy in adults with asymptomatic microscopic hematuria on urinalysis. Methods : From January 1993 to December, 2002, 119 patients (72 men, 47 women) with mean age 26.4 years (range 15 to 40 years), in whom renal biopsy was performed for evaluation of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria, were included. All patients were normotensive, with normal serum creatinine, sterile urine, and no abnormality on IVP and abdominal ultrasonography. Results : In 119 patients, renal biopsy abnormalities were found in 100 patients (84.0%) whereas no histologic abnormality in 19 patients (16.0%). Histologic abnormality abnormalities included IgA nephropathy in 73 (61.3%), thin glomerular basement membrane disease in 12 patients (10.1%), minimal mesangiopathy in 7 (5.9%), and other glomerular diseases in 8 patients (6.7%). When the patients were divided into two groups based on the presence of proteinuria, 55 patients belonged to isolated hematuria group (H) and 64 patients to concomitant hematuria and proteinuria group (H+P). Histologic abnormalities were statistically more common in H+P group (62/64, 96.9%) compared to H group (38/55, 69.1%) (p<0.05). On the other hand, when the renal biopsy findings were analyzed according to the amount of hematuria (3-10/HPF vs. 10-20/HPF vs. many/HPF), there was no significant difference in the results of renal biopsy among the three groups. Conclusion : Eighty four percent of patients with asymptomatic microscopic hematuria had renal biopsy abnormalities. Therefore, renal biopsy should be performed in patients with asymptomatic microscopic hematuria, especially in patients with concomitant hematuria and proteinuria, if renal imaging is normal. (Korean J Nephrol 2003;22(6):684-691)

혈뇨를 일으키는 비뇨기암

김성진,유상준,박명찬 대한의사협회 2023 대한의사협회지 Vol.66 No.6

Background: Hematuria, characterized by red blood cells in the urine, is a clinical symptom that demands an immediate investigation for potential urologic cancers, particularly in cases of gross hematuria. This study seeks to comprehensively review various urologic malignancies causing hematuria, such as urothelial carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, and prostate ductal carcinoma. The review is anchored on the current urologic clinical guidelines and published literature. Current Concepts: Gross hematuria commonly signifies urologic cancer, with approximately 20% of gross hematuria cases and 5% of microscopic hematuria cases associated with a urologic cancer diagnosis. Cystoscopy and imaging studies of the upper urinary tract are recommended in patients presenting with gross hematuria, with urine cytology as a potential supplementary test. Conversely, in the presence of microscopic hematuria only, it is advisable to conduct appropriate tests while considering variables such as patient age. When hematuria occurs alongside antithrombotic drug administration, it is crucial not to forego appropriate testing due to the antithrombotic medication. Hematuria is a prevalent symptom of bladder cancer, renal cancer, and urothelial carcinoma; it can also be present in patients with prostate ductal carcinoma. Discussion and Conclusion: In instances of no urinary tract infection or other discernible cause of hematuria, a consultation with a urologist is recommended, irrespective of the patient’s age. When dealing with patients with urologic cancer, an early diagnosis is a critical factor influencing patient prognosis. Therefore, enhanced attention and a deeper understanding of urologic cancers that can precipitate hematuria are necessary.

증례 : 신장 ; 1주간 지속된 육안적 혈뇨로 발현한 운동 유발 혈뇨 1예

나선영 ( Sun Young Na ),성지윤 ( Ji Yoon Sung ),정지용 ( Ji Yong Jung ),장제현 ( Jae Hyun Chang ),김세중 ( Se Joong Kim ),정우경 ( Woo Kyung Chung ),이현희 ( Hyun Hee Lee ) 대한내과학회 2012 대한내과학회지 Vol.82 No.1

외래에서 혈뇨 환자를 접하게 되면, 환자의 활동성 및 운동 여부를 반드시 확인하고, 혈뇨가 운동으로 유발되고, 운동 중단 후 호전되는지 확인하여야 한다. 그리고 종양, 감염, 약물, 요석, 신염과 운동 유발 혈뇨를 감별하여, 검사의 진행 여부를 결정해야 한다. 하지만 운동 유발 혈뇨가 다른 신장-비뇨기계의 증상 중 하나일 수 있기 때문에 반복적인 혈뇨, 연령 등에 따라 검사가 필요함을 염두해 두어야 한다. Exercise-induced hematuria is a phenomenon occurring in subjects who participate in strenuous exercise. Rapid resolution is an important feature of exercise-induced hematuria. We report here a case of exercise-induced hematuria presenting as gross hematuria Lasting I week in a 19-year-old male patient. Gross hematuria developed after strenuous exercise about 3 years ago. Three months ago, recurrent gross hematuria was Lasting I week, regardless of exercise intensity. Compression of the Left renal vein between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery, without prominent venous collaterals, was detected by computed tomography. However, no abnormalities were detected by renal venography, arteriography or kidney biopsy. Exercise-induced hematuria occurs with a high incidence, but is self-Limiting. In contrast, recurrent and gross hematuria can be associated with bladder carcinoma or vascular abnormality. This should be kept in mind, and urological evaluations such as cystoscopy and angiography are necessary in gross and recurrent hematuria. (Korean J Med 2012;82:95-99)

소아의 무증상성 일차성 혈뇨에 관한 고찰

이정미,박우생,고철우,구자훈,곽정식,Lee, Jung-Mi,Park, Woo-Saeng,Ko, Cheol-Woo,Koo, Ja-Hoon,Kwak, Jung-Sik 대한소아신장학회 2000 Childhood kidney diseases Vol.4 No.1

Purpose: This retrospective study of 126 children with symptomless primary hematuria was undertaken to determine the distribution of various histologic types by renal biopsy, clinical outcome according to the biopsy findings and also to find out feasibility of performing renal biopsy in these children. Patients and Methods : Study population consisted of 126 children with symptom-less primary hematuria who have been admitted to the pediatric department of Kyung-poot National University Hospital for the past 11 years from 1987 to 1998 and renal biopsy was performed percutaneously. Hematuric children with duration of less than 6 months, evidences of systemic illness such as SLE or Henoch-Schonlein purpura, urinary tract infection, and idiopathic hypercalciuria were excluded from the study. Results : Mean age of presentation was 9.2${\pm}$3.3 years (range ; 1.5-15.3 years) and male preponderance was noted with male to female ratio of 2:1. IgA nephropathy was the most common biopsy finding occuring in 60 children ($47.6\%$), followed by MsPGN in 13 ($10.3\%$), MPGN in 5 ($3.9\%$), TGBM in 6 ($4.7\%$), Alport syndrome in 2 ($1.6\%$), FSGS in 1 ($0.8\%$), and in 39 children ($30.9\%$), 'normal' glomeruli were noted. Recurrent gross hematuria was more common than persistent microscopic hematuria (84 versus 42), and especially in IgA nephropathy, recurrent gross hematuria was the most prevalent pattern of hematuria. In 58 out of 126 cases ($46.0\%$), hematuria was isolated without accompa-nying proteinuria and this was especially true In cases of MsPGN and 'normal' glomer-uli by biopsy finding. Normalization of urinalysis (disappearance of hematuria) in IgA nephropathy, MsPGN and 'normal' glomuli group were similar and it was $14\%,\;27\%\;and\;21\%$ respectively during 1-2 years of follow-up period, and $37.1\%,\;40\%\;and\;35\%$ respectively during 3-4 years of follow-up periods. However, abnormal urinalysis persi-sted in the majority of children with MPGN, TGBM. Alport syndrome and FSGS. Renal function deteriorated progressively in 6 cases (3 with IgA nephropathy, 2 with Alport syndrome and 1 with TGBM). Conclusion : In summary, present study demonstrates that in 126 children with symptomless primary hematuria, IgA nephropathy was the most common biopsy findings followed by MsPGN, MPGN, TGBM, Alport syndrome and FSGS, and 'normal glomeruli' was also seen in 39 cases ($30.9\%$). Renal histology could not be predictable on the clinical findings, so that to establish appropriate long-term planning for these children, we would recommend to obtain precise histologic diagnosis by renal biopsy. 목 적 : 무증상성 일차성 혈뇨 환아를 대상으로 신생검을 시행하여 이들의 조직학적 검색과 추적 관찰을 통한 예후를 살펴보며 또한 이들 환아에 대한 신생검의 적합성 여부를 알아보고자 본 조사를 시행하였다. 방 법 : 대상 환아는 1987년부터 1998년까지 경북대학교 병원 소아과에 6개월이상 지속되는 반복성 육안적 혈뇨 또는 지속성 현미경적 혈뇨을 주소로 입원하여 신생검을 시행한 126명의 소아를 대상으로 하였으며, 전신질환의 소견, 요로감염, 특발성 고칼슘뇨증 등의 소견이 있거나 고혈압, 부종이 있는 경우는 대상에서 제외하였다. 대상환아의 126례의 연령분포는 1.5세에서 15.3세로서 평균 $9.2{\pm}3.3$세였으며 남아가 84례, 여아가 42례로서 남아가 2배가량 많았다. 조직학적 소견은 IgA신병증이 60례로 가장 많았고 그외 메산지움증식성 신염(MsPGN) 13례, 막증식성신염(MPGN) 5례, TGBM 6례, Alport증후군 2례, 국소성 사구체 경화증(FSGS)가 1례였으며 정상소견을 보인 경우가 39례였다. 질환에 따른 연령 분포는 IgA신병증이 $10.4{\pm}2.8$세, MPGN이 $10.4{\pm}3.3$세로 발병연령이 다소 높았으며 성별은 MPGN을 제외하고는 남아에서 호발하였고 특히 IgA신병증에서는 3:1의 비로 남아가 높았다. 혈뇨의 양상은 반복성 육안적 혈뇨가 지속성 현미경적 혈뇨보다 더 흔하였으며 (84:42)특히 IgA신병증은 반복성 육안적 혈뇨가 주된 양상이었다(43:17). 단백뇨가 동반되지 않은 단독혈뇨는 총 126례 중 58례였으며 특히 MsPGN이나 신조직검사상 정상소견을 보인 경우에서 단독혈뇨의 경우가 높았다. 추적 관찰기간중 혈뇨소실의 빈도는 IgA신병증의 경우는 1-2년이내에 $14\%$, 3-4년이내에 $37.1\%$였고, MsPGN의 경우는 1-2년이내에 $27\%$, 3-4년이내에 $40\%$였으며, 신조직검사 소견이 정상인 경우에는 1-2년이내에 $21\%$, 3-4년이내에서 $35\%$로서 세군 모두에서 비슷한 빈도로 시간이 경과함에 따라 뇨검사소견이 정상화됨을 보여주었다. 그러나, MPGN, TGBM, Alport증후군, FSGS에서는 지속적인 뇨검사 소견의 이상을 나타내었다. 장기추적 관찰기간중 신부전증으로 이행한 경우는 모두 6례로서 IgA신병증 3례, Alport증후군 2례 및 TGBM 1례였으며 IgA신병증의 경우에는 3례중 2례에서 Hass subclassification IV 이상이였고 심한 단백뇨가 동반되어 있었다. 결 론 : 126명을 대상으로 한 무증상성 일차성 혈뇨 환아에서 시행한 신생검 조직소견은 IgA신병증이 가장 높았으며, 그외 MsPGN, MPGN, TGBM, Alport증후군등이 소수 있었고, 사구체가 정상인 경우도 $30.9\%$였다. 조직 검사상의 소견은 환아의 임상상으로는 추정할 수 없었으며 그러므로 환아에 대한 장기적인 관리 계획을 수립하기 위해서는 신생검을 시행하여 정확한 조직학적 병변을 확인함이 필요하다고 생각된다.

복부둔상후 발생된 혈뇨의 정도와 복강내 장기 손상과의 상관 관계

김형철,이영준,박희주 순천향대학교 1994 논문집 Vol.17 No.2

This report is consist of review of 92 patients who admitted and operated onto surgical department of Soon Chun Hyang Eum Sung Hospital during the past 2 years from Jan. 1992 to Jan. 1994. Among 92 patients, 23 patients were found to have both hematuria(RBC; above 2-5/1 HPF) and a significant intraabdominal injury not related to genitourinary system. The incidence of abdominal injury generally increased with the degree of hematuria, approaching 69% in patients with many category including gross hematuria. For each category of degree of hematuria, patients with initial shock had a significantly higher incidence of abdominal injury (p<0.05) than patients without shock. The incidence of abdominal injury in patients with microscopic hematuria and shock was 53% and it was 80% for patients with many category including gross hematuria and shock.In order hands, the incidence of abdominal injury in patients with hematuria except initial shock was 22.4%. So, all patients with many category of hematuria and gross hematuria after blunt abdominal trauma and all patients with microscopic hematuria and a history of shock must evaluated for extrarenal intraabdominal injuries as well as urologic injury

미세혈뇨가 있는 소아 둔상 환자에서 콩팥 손상을 감별하기 위한 전산화단층촬영의 기준

고철곤 ( Cheol Gon Go ),김혜진 ( Hye Jin Kim ),조석진 ( Suk Jin Cho ),오성찬 ( Sung Chan Oh ),이상래 ( Sang Lae Lee ),류석용 ( Seok Yong Ryu ) 대한외상학회 2010 大韓外傷學會誌 Vol.23 No.1

Purpose: Controversy exists regarding whether pediatric blunt abdominal trauma patients with microscopic hematuria should undergo radiographic evaluation. Adult patients have indications such as shock and deceleration injury. This study was conducted to suggest indications for the use of CT to detect significant renal injury in pediatric blunt abdominal trauma patients with microscopic hematuria. Methods: From January 2005 to December 2009, patients less than 18 years of age with blunt abdominal trauma and microscopic hematuria who had undergone CT were included in this retrospective study. We analyzed the correlation between microscopic hematuria, shock, deceleration injury, and American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) renal injury grade. Patients were divided into two groups: the insignificant renal injury group (AAST grade 1) and the significant renal injury group (AAST grades 2-5). We compared age, gender, mechanism of injury, degree of microscopic hematuria, evidence of shock, presence of deceleration injury, and associated injuries between the two groups. We analyzed the effect of each of the above each factors on renal injury by using a logistic regression analysis. Results: Forty-three children were included, and the median age was 15 years. Five children had a significant renal injury. No significant differences, except age and microscopic hematuria (more than 30 red blood cells per high power field (RBC/HPF), p = 0.005) existed between the insignificant and the significant injury groups. A positive correlation existed between renal injury and microscopic hematuria (rho = 0.406, p = 0.007), but renal injury was not correlated with shock and deceleration injury. In the multivariate regression analysis, microscopic hematuria was the only factor correlated with renal injury (p = 0.042). Conclusion: If a microscopic hematuria of more than 30 RBC/HPF exists, the use of CT should be considerd, regardless of shock and deceleration injury to detect significant renal injury in pediatric blunt abdominal trauma patients. (J Korean Soc Traumatol 2010;23:29-37)

무증상 현미경적 혈뇨를 보인 젊은 남성환자의 임상양상과 비뇨기과적 검사

구경완,조문기,민승기 大韓泌尿器科學會 2002 Korean Journal of Urology Vol.43 No.4

벤지딘 염료공장 노동자들의 혈뇨

손미아,백도명,최정근,박수경,박정순,오세민,박정선,박동욱,Son, Mi-A.,Paek, Do-Myung,Choi, Jung-Kun,Park, Su-Kyeong,Park, Jung-Soon,Oh, Se-Min,Park, Jung-Sun,Park, Dong-Ook 대한예방의학회 1995 Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Vol.28 No.1

Benzidine Industry in Korea has started after Japan has banned its production in early 1970's, and it has been in operation in Korea for over 20 years. However, it is not known yet whether any bladder cancer has developed from benzidine exposure. This study was done to screen benzidine-exposed workers for bladder cancer, and to examine the feasibility of employing screening test at the workplace. All the workplaces that manufacture or use benzidine for more than 20 years in Korea have been covered in this study, and they include 2 benzidine manufacturing factories, 5 benzidine using factories, as well as 2 benzidine free factories as an outside control. In total, 516 workers were screened with urine stick test and urine cytology test for the evidence of hematuria and abnormal urothelial cells. Each worker was also asked about risk factors and symptoms of bladder cancer including past medical history, smoking, medication and occupational history Benzidine in the air was measured by personal and area sampling. Out of 516 screened workers, 84(16.3%) workers showed positive hematuria in urine stick test, and 7(1.4%) workers showed degenerative cells in urine cytology tests. Those workers with abnormal urine test results who have been exposed to benzidine fo more than 10 years were further screened, and, in total, 23 workers were examined with intra-venous pyelography and cystoscopy. None of those screened had any evidence of bladder cancer When workers with only past hematuria history were included in the positive hematuria group, 96(18.5%) had positive hematuria. On the multiple logistic regression analysis, positive hematuria was significantly associated with benzidine exposure, history of other occupations with elevated bladder cancer risk, pyuria and glycosuria. The association got stronger as direct benzidine exposure was accounted through individual task analysis, and as exposure duration was accounted with tenure analysis. For those with benzidine exposure with more than 10 years of tenure, the odds of having positive hematuria was elevated 2.14(95%C.I is 1.08 to 4.25) times more than for those without exposure. Even though bladder cancer was not detected for several limitations including short observation period, majority of studied workers with short latency, healthy worker effect, and low sensitivity of single screening test in a cross-sectional study, the study results suggest that hematuria screening is a feasible and very useful test for bladder cancer screening among benzidine exposed workers.

연쇄상구균 감염후 급성 사구체신염에서 육안적 혈뇨와 현미경적 혈뇨에 따른 임상양상의 비교

박수화,정은수,심창은,김기혁,이종국,Park Su-Hwa,Chung Eun-Soo,Sim Chang-Eun,Kim Kee-Hyuck,Lee Chong-Guk 대한소아신장학회 2004 Childhood kidney diseases Vol.8 No.2

목적: 본 연구는 지난 3여년간 연쇄상구균 감염후 사구체신염으로 진단 받은 환아들 중 초기에 육안적 혈뇨를 보인 환아들의 임상양상을 관찰하고 현미경적 혈뇨만을 보인 환아들과의 차이를 비교하여 경과 예측에 도움이 되고자 한다. 방법: 2000년 1월부터 2003년 4월까지 인제대학교부속 일산 백병원과 국민건강보험공단 일산병원에서 연쇄상구균 감염후 사구체신염으로 진단받은 환아 39례를 대상으로 하였다. 결과: 대상 환아들의 평균 발병 연령은 8.85세 남녀 비는 1.1:1이었으며, 육안적 혈뇨를 보인 환아들(A군)은 17례, 현미경적 혈뇨만을 보인 환아들(B군)은 22례이었다. 두 군간의 부종, 핍뇨, 상기도 감염의 기왕력등의 빈도의 차이는 없었으나, 고혈압의 빈도는 A군 17례중 3례(17.6%), B군 22례중 11례(50.0%)로 B군에서 높았다. 검사 소견상 백혈구수, BUN, creatinine, ASO치는 차이가 없었으나 혈청 보체치 C3와 C4는 B군에서 낮게 측정되었고 단백뇨의 정도를 나타내는 소변 내 단백/creatinine의 비와 24시간 소변내 단백량은 A군에서 높은 수치를 보였다. 그러나 질환에 의한 합병증의 발생이나 사망은 없었다. 결론: 초기에 육안적 혈뇨를 가진 환아들(A군)은 현미경적 혈뇨만을 보였던 환아들(B군)보다 고혈압의 빈도는 낮았으며, 단백뇨의 양은 많았다. 그러나 두 군간의 임상경과 및 예후의 유의한 차이는 없었으며 대상 환아 전례에서 임상적인 호전을 보였다. Purpose: This study aimed to compare the clinical outcome of acute poststreptocaccal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) between patients who had presented with gross hematuria and those with microscopic hematuria. Methods: Thirty-nine patients with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, who were diagnosed from January 2000 to April 2003 were enrolled. Results: The mean age was 8.85 years and the male to female ratio was 1.1:1 Seventeen patients presented with gross hematuria at diagnosis(group A) and twenty-two patients had microscopic hematuria only(group B). There were no significant differences between the two groups in the incidence of edema, fever or history of respiratory infection and oliguria. But hypertension was more frequent in group B. Laboratory data showed decreased C3 and C4 level in group B. Spot urine protein/creatinine ratio and 24hr urine protein showed higher levels in group A. Conclusion; Patients with gross hematuria at diagnosis had lower incidence of hypertension and a higher rate of nephrotic range of proteinuna than patients with microscopic hematuria. However, no difference in the duration of admission or complication rate was observed. All patients had clinical improvement during follow-up. We conclude that gross hematuria is not a significant prognostic factor for poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis.

혈뇨의 진단을 위한 임상 가이드라인

정승환,구자현 대한의사협회 2023 대한의사협회지 Vol.66 No.6

Background: Hematuria is a common condition caused by various factors, including infections, inflammations, stone diseases, and anatomical abnormalities. While hematuria can be mistaken for other conditions, its significance should not be overlooked, as studies have shown that some patients with hematuria are diagnosed with urological cancers. Current Concepts: Experts agree on the need for specific diagnostic tests such as cystoscopy, upper urinary tract imaging, and urine cytology for visible hematuria. However, opinions differ when it comes to microscopic hematuria. Delays in diagnosing bladder cancer can significantly impact mortality rates. Therefore, objective diagnostic criteria, as well as guidelines to reduce excessive evaluations, costs, and side effects, are required. As of 2020, the American Urological Association has released new guidelines for the diagnosis and management of microscopic hematuria, that focus on assessing the risk of urological malignancies in individual patients and recommend tailored evaluations based on risk levels. This article provides an overview of these guidelines, discussing diagnostic criteria, initial evaluations, risk stratification, and recommended evaluations of the urinary tract. Discussion and Conclusion: Guidelines on hematuria aim to reduce unnecessary invasive procedures, provide appropriate follow-up strategies to patients with persistent or recurrent microscopic hematuria, and improve patient outcomes while minimizing unnecessary tests and procedures.