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Lower ureteric calculi

Case contributed by: Dr M Osama Yonso

Presentation:

Renal colic,vomiting.

Patient Data:

Age: 27

Gender: Male

Race: Middle eastern

From the case: Lower ureteric calculi

Modality: X-ray

There is no evidence on the existence of calcifide shadows along the ureter

From the case: Lower ureteric calculi

Modality: Ultrasound

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Left image: lower ureteric stone S, this scan shows the length of the stone. Right image: edema in the ureteric wall arround the stone,this scan shows the width of stone.

Case Discussion:

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