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Ureterolithiasis

Case contributed by Shervin Sharifkashani
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left flank pain, nausea, and hematuria for three days.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
ct

A large calculus with coronal height up to 10 mm in the left side ureter adjacent to UPJ is seen which caused hydroureteronephrosis upstream. A few calculi with coronal height up to 8 mm in the right kidney lower pole are also seen.
DJD and scoliosis in the spine are seen.

Case Discussion

The case illustrates the non-contrast MDCT features of proximal segment ureterolithiasis with hydroureteronephrosis upstream. The most common cause of ureteric obstruction is renal calculus.

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