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Case Scenario and Question - Renal Stone
Question: A woman at 27 weeks gestation has developed colicky right flank pain radiating to the groin. UA is positive for blood. Among other dx, urolithiasis is considered. In this context, which is FALSE:
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A. US is insensitive for
ureterolithiasis.
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B. Hydronephrosis of pregnancy is very
common and can be confused as
evidence for stone disease.
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C. MR is not a viable alternative to CT
in the evaluation of urinary
stones.
D. Renal protocol CT provides fetal radiation dose ~40 mGy.
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