Presentation
One day history of left loin pain. Stone?
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ureteric stone
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3 mm calcific density in the line of the left ureter at L3-L4 disc space.
No stones projected over the kidneys.
From the case:
Ureteric stone
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The mid ureteric stone is indicated by the RED arrows.
The red line shows the typical route of the ureter, and hence where to review for ureteric stones.
Case Discussion
The plain radiograph often remains the first imaging study in ureteric colic and also has a role in follow up.