Matthew T Heller1, Mitchell E Tublin. 1. 1 Both authors: Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 200 Lothrop St, Ste 3950 PUH S Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to describe the current consensus guidelines for nonimaging triage and ultimate preferred imaging approach for the patient with unexplained hematuria. CONCLUSION: Numerous consensus guidelines from varying societies have outlined preferred imaging pathways for the patient with unexplained urologic causes of hematuria. Future guidelines will need to take into account disease prevalence, radiation considerations, and cost.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to describe the current consensus guidelines for nonimaging triage and ultimate preferred imaging approach for the patient with unexplained hematuria. CONCLUSION: Numerous consensus guidelines from varying societies have outlined preferred imaging pathways for the patient with unexplained urologic causes of hematuria. Future guidelines will need to take into account disease prevalence, radiation considerations, and cost.