Sonographic Mimics of Renal Calculi
Open Access
- 1 October 2004
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
- Vol. 23 (10), 1361-1367
- https://doi.org/10.7863/jum.2004.23.10.1361
Abstract
Objectives. To review sonographic findings that can mimic renal calculi. Methods. We comment on a number of echoes that can mimic renal calculi. Results. There are a number of sonographic renal artifacts, vascular and nonvascular, that may confound a correct diagnosis. Conclusions. Awareness of these potential artifacts will result in a more specific sonographic examination and will accurately guide the referring physician toward appropriate patient treatment. The importance of other imaging modalities is also emphasized to ensure that a correct diagnosis is obtained whenever the sonographic findings are inconclusive.Keywords
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