Ureterohydronephrosis due to distal ureteric stone

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right renal colic. The ultrasound revealed right hydronephrosis.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

The CTU demonstrates right hydronephrosis with ureteral dilatation to the pelvic region where there is a distal ureteral stone, located 15 mm above the vesicoureteric junction, measuring 15 x 7 x 6 mm, density around 1200 HU, obstructing the ureteric lumen. No renal calculi.

Normal left kidney with no stone, hydronephrosis or ureteric dilatation.

Normal appearance of the urinary bladder with no bladder calculi.

Case Discussion

CTU features of right ureterohydronephrosis due to distal ureteric stone above the vesicoureteric junction.

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