A 32-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with sudden onset severe left flank pain radiating to the groin. She is afebrile, with stable...

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A 32-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with sudden onset severe left flank pain radiating to the groin. She is afebrile, with stable observations and microscopic haematuria. Pregnancy test is negative. What is the most appropriate initial imaging modality?

Accepted Answer

Non-contrast CT scan of kidneys, ureters and bladder

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Intravenous pyelogram

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Abdominal ultrasound

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MRI of kidneys

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No imaging is required

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Renal colic imaging

A 32-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with sudden onset severe left flank pain radiating to the groin. She is afebrile, with stable observations and microscopic haematuria. Pregnancy test is negative. What is the most appropriate initial imaging modality?