How Significant Are Asymptomatic Gross and Microscopic Hematuria

Asymptomatic hematuria (gross or microscopic) is relatively common in children. The estimated prevalence of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in children is 0.5% to 2.0%; the incidence of asymptomatic gross hematuria is not known. Because the clinical significance of asymptomatic hematuria is uncertain, the traditional approach is to pursue a thorough clinical investigation. To evaluate its clinical significance and determine when diagnostic evaluation is necessary, …