Question 497 · LEK · Urolithiasis
A 40-year-old male complains of colic-type pain located in his right lumbar region radiating to the right inguinal region, accompanied with microhematuria (erythrocyturia) found in laboratory tests. The imaging study of choice is:
- A. abdominal ultrasound.
- B. retroperitoneal ultrasound.
- C. abdominal CT without contrast enhancement.
- D. retrograde pyelography.
- E. abdominal X-ray in standing position.
Hint
Colicky flank pain spreading to the groin with haematuria suggests a stone; choose the test that is most sensitive for stones of any composition.
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