Gross haematuria in a Negro population: an analysis of 100 adult cases

One hundred consecutive cases of gross haematuria seen at a Nigerian Urologic Clinic are analysed. The causes were identified in 95 cases. Benign prostatic hypertrophy was the commonest cause accounting for 27% of the cases, followed by trauma and infection. Schistosomiasis was an uncommon cause. Th...

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Published in:International urology and nephrology 1991-05, Vol.23 (3), p.261-263
Main Authors: Mbonu, O O, Amene, P C, Nwofor, A M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Female
Hematuria - epidemiology
Hematuria - etiology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nigeria - epidemiology
Prostatic Hyperplasia - complications
Urinary Tract - injuries
Urinary Tract Infections - complications
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Summary:One hundred consecutive cases of gross haematuria seen at a Nigerian Urologic Clinic are analysed. The causes were identified in 95 cases. Benign prostatic hypertrophy was the commonest cause accounting for 27% of the cases, followed by trauma and infection. Schistosomiasis was an uncommon cause. The pattern of the distribution of aetiological factors and valuable investigations are discussed.
ISSN:0301-1623
1573-2584
DOI:10.1007/BF02550422