Presentation
Right-sided abdominal pain
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
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- fairly well-defined radiodensity seen in right hypochondrium above right 12th rib in the midclavicular line.
- small well-defined radiodensity seen in right lumbar region opposite right tranverse process of L3 vertebra.
- normal bowel gas shadows
- normal psoas outline
- normal renal outline
- normal properitoneal fat planes
- visualized bones unremarkable apart from mild degenerative changes in the bilateral ilium.
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Green arrows pointing to the right hypochondrium and right lumbar radiodensities.
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- confirms multiple gall stones.
- a calculus identified in the lower pole calyx of the right kidney.
- right hydroureteronephrosis with a right VUJ calculus.
Case Discussion
A proper approach to abdominal calcifications is important to delineate and diagnose common pathologies encountered. In this case, the radiograph sufficed to come to a diagnosis. CT was done following the detection of right-sided hydroureteronephrosis to assess ureteric calculi.