Question

A 48-year-old man presents to the emergency department with severe left flank pain radiating to the groin and visible haematuria. He is writhing in pain but haemodynamically stable. What is the most appropriate initial imaging investigation?

Accepted Answer

Non-contrast CT KUB

Answer

Intravenous urogram

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Ultrasound of the abdomen only

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MRI of the abdomen

Answer

No imaging is required initially

Practice question

A 48-year-old man presents to the emergency department with severe left flank pain radiating to the groin and visible haematuria. He is writhing in pain but haemodynamically stable. What is the most appropriate initial imaging investigation?