Ureteric stone

Case contributed by Khalid Alhusseiny
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right side pain

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Radiopaque stone measuring +/- 0.6 cm is seen opposite the right transverse process of L3.

Annotated image

x-ray

Stone is annotated.

Case Discussion

The case is an example emphasizing the importance of careful reviewing of the edge of the film.

CT of the urinary tract (not shown) confirmed a right ureter stone.

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