A 44-year-old with acute flank pain, hematuria, and suspected ureteral stone, afebrile and stable, no stone history. Best initial imaging?...

Question

A 44-year-old with acute flank pain, hematuria, and suspected ureteral stone, afebrile and stable, no stone history. Best initial imaging?

Accepted Answer

Noncontrast CT of abdomen/pelvis

Answer

Ultrasound only in all adults

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CT with IV contrast

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MRI urography first

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Abdominal x-ray only

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