Ureteric calculus - KUB control image

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Ureteric calculus - KUB control image

  • This patient presented with loin-to-groin pain on the right with a trace of blood in the urine.
  • This Kidneys/Ureters/Bladder (KUB) control image for an Intravenous Urogram (IVU) shows a calcified focus in the pelvis which is a possible cause of ureteric obstruction.
  • An IVU was performed - see below.

Intravenous Urogram - IVU image

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Intravenous Urogram - IVU image

  • (Same patient as image above)
  • Following intravenous injection of contrast material, the left kidney shows normal excretion with contrast clearing normally from the ureter into the bladder.
  • On the right the collecting system is dilated.
  • Dilated calyces can be referred to as 'clubbed'.
  • The focus of calcification seen on the control KUB image is confirmed as the cause of ureteric obstruction.

Page author: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust UK (Read bio)

Last reviewed: October 2019