Right ureterohydronephrosis due to ureteric stones

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right renal colic.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

The CTU demonstrates right hydronephrosis with ureteral dilatation up to L4 level where there are two ureteral stones (13 and 14 mm, density around 810 HU), obstructing partially the ureteric lumen. The distal ureter is opacified with normal size.

Normal appearance of the left kidney with no hydronephrosis or ureteric dilatation.

Normal appearance of the urinary bladder with no bladder calculi.

Case Discussion

CTU features of right ureterohydronephrosis due to ureteric stones at L4 level.

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