[The usefulness of URO-CT scan in the diagnosis of small urinary lithiasis. Case report].
OBJECTIVE
To report one case of microlithiasis diagnosed by Uro-CT scan (with multidetector CT scan).


METHODS
We describe the case of a middle age male patient with symptoms of renal colic and hydronephrosis without and objective cause detected on IVU who underwent CT scan.


RESULTS
The Uro-CT scan showed a 2 mm microlithiasis in the most distal portion of the left ureter with edema of the adjacent area causing obstruction.


CONCLUSIONS
The Uro-CT scan is an useful imaging technique for the diagnosis of microlithiasis, which can be missed by other imaging tests.
Moreno Granero
Pilar
P
Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Unidad de TAC y RM, Consorcio Hospital General Universitario ERESA, Valencia, España. pilarmg@ono.com
Esteban Hernández
José M
JM
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*