Normal CT split bolus study of the renal tract

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Persistent microscopic hematuria. Cause not identified from cystoscopy or other imaging.

Patient Data

Age: 66
Gender: Female

Mal-rotation of the right kidney.

Both kidneys are otherwise normal in appearances.

The collecting systems, ureters and urinary bladder are normal in appearance.

Cholecystectomy.

Case Discussion

A decent example of a split bolus study, a dose minimizing technique for imaging the urinary tract, chiefly for the investigation of hematuria.

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