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Sciencedirect
Highlights
- Sickle cell trait can cause severe, transfusion-dependent hematuria -- not always benign; requires thorough evaluation.
- Consider renal papillary necrosis for recurrent hematuria with negative malignancy workup.
- Management requires a stepwise and multidisciplinary approach.
- Amicar can be a salvage option for refractory hematuria, even in thrombotic-risk patients, if used with close monitoring.
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