Two cases of hematuria with hemoglobin C trait

Pediatr Nephrol. 2009 Dec;24(12):2455-7. doi: 10.1007/s00467-009-1263-1. Epub 2009 Aug 11.

Abstract

Patients with sickle cell disease commonly experience painless hematuria. Hematuria may be found in patients with sickle cell trait, sickle cell anemia, and sickle cell hemoglobin C disease, but it is believed to be uncommon in patients with other hemoglobinopathies, such as hemoglobin C disease and hemoglobin C trait. We report two cases of children with hemoglobin C trait who presented with persistent painless hematuria. Because it is possible that hematuria in a patient with hemoglobin C trait is purely coincidental, all patients with a hemoglobinopathy and hematuria should undergo a complete evaluation so as not to overlook other causes of hematuria.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Black or African American / genetics
  • Child
  • Hematuria / etiology*
  • Hemoglobin SC Disease / complications*
  • Hemoglobinopathies / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • United States