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  3. Collecting system and ureteral disorders
  4. Calculi

Calculi

  • Describe the ultrasound characteristics of renal calculi
  • How is CT performed for renal calculi?
  • List 11 causes of ureteral stricture.
  • List 12 causes of a focal calcification over renal shadows other than stones
  • List eight causes of nonobstructive dilation of the renal pelvis.
  • List eight causes of pelvic calcifications.
  • List four causes of a filling defect in the renal collecting system.
  • List six conditions that can mimic hydronephrosis.
  • List the six types of renal calculi.
  • What are the CT findings of calculus?
  • What are the advantages and limitations of IVP when studying renal calculi?
  • What is a phlebolith?
  • What is the comet tail sign?
  • What is the typical appearance of a phlebolith?
  • What is the typical appearance of obstruction by a renal calculus on IVP?
  • What modality is most sensitive and specific for renal calculi?
  • What options are available for treatment of ureteral calculi?
  • What percentage of renal calculi are dense on CT?
  • What percentage of renal calculi are radiopaque on plain films?
  • What size renal calculi can be detected by ultrasound?
  • Which types of renal calculi are most opaque on plain films?
  • Which types of renal calculi are not opaque on plain films?

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