Ureteric stone

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left flank pain and hematuria.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

6 mm left ureteric stone at the level of the L2-L3 disc space.

No other stones.

Case Discussion

Plain radiograph is still widely used in the first instance in renal colic to assess for a ureteric stone.

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