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Treatment and Management of Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome by Ivan Urits; Nathan Li; Amnon A. Berger; Paul Walker; Brendan Wesp; Alec M. Zamarripa; Daniel An; Elyse M. Cornett; Alaa Abd-Elsayed; Alan D. Kaye is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.

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Purpose of Review Loin pain hematuria syndrome (LPHS) is rare and seldom diagnosed, yet it has a particularly significant impact on those affected. This is a review of the latest and seminal evidence of the pathophysiology and diagnosis of LPHS and presents the typical clinical presentation and treatment options available. Recent Findings LPHS is typically found in young women with characteristic symptoms, including severe recurrent flank pain and gross or microscopic hematuria. The majority of patients will experience crippling pain for many years without effective therapy, often requiring frequent use of narcotic medication. However, the lack of conclusive pathophysiology, in conjunction with the rarity of LPHS, has prohibited the development and trial of definitive treatment options. Nevertheless, in order to combat this rare but severe disease, management strategies have continued to evolve, ranging from conservative measures to invasive procedures. This review presents an overview of the current hypotheses on the pathophysiology of LPHS in addition to summarizing the management strategies that have been utilized. Summary Only 30% of LPHS patients will experience spontaneous re

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Author

Ivan Urits; Nathan Li; Amnon A. Berger; Paul Walker; Brendan Wesp; Alec M. Zamarripa; Daniel An; Elyse M. Cornett; Alaa Abd-Elsayed; Alan D. Kaye

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Published

2021

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)