Presentation
Past history of cystectomy with creation of an ileal conduit. Previous fractured ureteric stent with retained pigtail in the proximal conduit. Now hematuria.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Encrusted retained stent fragment in ileal conduit
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C+ portal venous phase
Pigtail stent fragment in the proximal ileal conduit, which is now encrusted with two large calculi (arrows).
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Coronal C+ portal venous phase
Pigtail stent fragment in the proximal ileal conduit (arrowed) without associated calcification.
Case Discussion
Foreign bodies in the urinary tract including conduits act as a foreign body and become ecrusted with urinary salts over time.