Open AccessThe accuracy of noncontrast spiral computerized tomography in detecting lucent renal stones: A case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Ayman Adwan,
Saleh Binsaleh
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
urology annals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.355
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 0974-7834
pISSN - 0974-7796
DOI - 10.4103/0974-7796.148649
Subject(s) - medicine , calcium oxalate , radiology , bladder stones , spiral computed tomography , spiral (railway) , tomography , flank pain , computed tomography , calcium , urinary system , anatomy , mathematical analysis , mathematics
Renal stones are one of the most common diseases in the urology field that are easily diagnosed by one of the standard imaging techniques. Noncontrast spiral computerized tomography (CT) can detect up to 95% of the renal, ureteric and bladder stones, especially those with calcium composition, and considered nowadays one of the most accurate methods for detecting undetectable stones by other modalities. We report a case of a 60-year-old female who presented with colicky right flank pain due to large calcium oxalate renal stone that is undetected by standard imaging technique including spiral CT scan. Uretroscopy diagnosed and ultimately treat this patient problem.