Renal Papillary Necrosis Case Report
Case Report (Sickle Cell Disease and Rhabdomyolysis vs. Renal Papillary Necrosis) 31 yo M w/ hx of sickle cell disease (SCD) presents to the ED c/o gross hematuria x 12 days. Pt reports hematuria began shortly after exercising and has remained constant with each episode of urination. Pt denies experiencing any similar sx’s previously. No abdominal pain, dysuria, back pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, myalgias. Otherwise, pt states he feels perfectly normal. Pt was sent to ED from clinic for further evaluation. Vitals stable.
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