A 55-year-old male smoker presents with painless gross haematuria. He has no dysuria or flank pain. Urinalysis confirms numerous red blood cells witho...

Question

A 55-year-old male smoker presents with painless gross haematuria. He has no dysuria or flank pain. Urinalysis confirms numerous red blood cells without infection. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Refer for cystoscopy and CT urography

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Reassure and repeat urinalysis in 6 months

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Treat empirically with antibiotics

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Order renal ultrasonography alone

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Start anticoagulation to prevent clots

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Painless haematuria

A 55-year-old male smoker presents with painless gross haematuria. He has no dysuria or flank pain. Urinalysis confirms numerous red blood cells without infection. What is the most appropriate next step in management?