Ureteric stone

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chief complaints of Severe right-side abdominal pain since today afternoon, passing red color urine last 2 to 3 days. Plenty of RBCs are noted in the urine analysis.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

A ureteric stone was noted in the right middle third measuring about 19x10mm, causing right moderate hydroureteronephrosis.

x-ray

KUB X-ray shows a heterogeneous calcified shadow is noted just inferiorly to the right transverse process of the L4 (arrows)

Case Discussion

This patient had a history of right hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction managed conservatively, but with no benefit.

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