Presentation
Right flank pain, vomiting, dysuria, and hematuria.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ureterovesical junction calculus
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There is no evidence of the existence of calcified shadows along the ureter course.
From the case:
Ureterovesical junction calculus
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- Ureteric stone (S) is seen in the right UVJ, this is the most common site of ureteric stones 1
- Mild hydronephrosis of the right kidney.
- Edema in the ureteric wall around the stone.
Case Discussion
- When we do not find a shadow of a ureteral stone on the x-ray, this does not mean that there is no stone, as it depends on the percentage of the presence of calcium in the composition of this stone, as some types of stones do not give a shadow on the x-ray.
- Therefore, the sensitivity of ultrasound in diagnosing ureteral or renal stones is better than X-rays1.
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