Idiopathic Hematuria in a Near-Term Neonate: A Rare Case and its Workup: Hematuria in Neonates

Neonatal hematuria is a very rare occurrence and is mostly due to secondary pathology. Thiscase report describes a rare case of a near-term male neonate with gross Hematuria seenimmediately after birth. Urine microscopy confirmed hematuria without growth in urineor blood cultures. A full blood count and coagulation profile showed no obvious cause forthe Hematuria, and a renal tract ultrasound showed a mobile haematoma in the bladder butno other structural abnormalities. The newborn received an additional dose of intravenousvitamin K and was managed conservatively. The Hematuria resolved on the second day oflife without recurrence on his 12-month follow-up, with no clear cause for the presentation.We discuss a rare case of neonatal gross Hematuria, its differential diagnoses, and clinicalapproach