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Case of the Week 261


What's the most likely diagnosis?

  • 29 year-old with flank pain

  1. Pyelonephritis
  2. Renal cell carcinoma
  3. Renal vein thrombosis
  4. Ureteral calculus
  5. Free air


Answer:

 


4. Ureteral calculus

 

 

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Ureteral calculus

General considerations

  • About 12% of general population will develop a renal calculus by age 70
    • Many will have an underlying metabolic disorder
    • About 2-3% of general population will experience an attack of ureteral colic
  • Much more common in males
    • Males:females 4:1
  • Peak onset in 3rd decade
  • Type of stones
    • Calcium oxalate                   75%
    • Struvite                                  15%
    • Uric acid                                5%
    • Calcium phosphate             5%
    • Cystine                                  1%

 

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