Question

A 24-year-old man presents with sudden onset severe right flank pain radiating to the groin. Urinalysis shows microscopic haematuria. What is the investigation of choice to confirm the suspected diagnosis of renal colic?

Accepted Answer

Non-contrast CT KUB (kidney, ureter, bladder)

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Abdominal ultrasound

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MRI abdomen

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Plain abdominal X-ray

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Intravenous urography (IVU)

Practice question

A 24-year-old man presents with sudden onset severe right flank pain radiating to the groin. Urinalysis shows microscopic haematuria. What is the investigation of choice to confirm the suspected diagnosis of renal colic?