Question 46 · LEK · Urolithiasis
A 30-year-old male complains of colic pain in the left lumbar region with macroscopic hematuria, chills and fever 40 Celsius. Indicate the most probable diagnosis:
- A. kidney stones.
- B. kidney stones with accompanying urinary tract infection.
- C. acute pyelonephritis.
- D. IgA nephropathy.
- E. renal papillary necrosis.
Hint
Combine the two clinical pictures: colicky flank pain with hematuria, plus high fever with rigors.
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