CT Scan Results

Stargate or asshole?

I got my results from the CT (Computed Tomography) scans.

CT abdomen CT pelvis without contrast performed on 5/5/2011

Reason for exam:

Flank pain.

Technique:

Multiple axial images were taken through the abdomen and pelvis without contrast.

Findings:

The study is remarkable for mild to moderate right-sided hydroureteronephrosis.  I do not identify a stone on the exam.  The findings could be due to a nonradiopaque stone, recently passed stone, blood clot, or stricture.  If the patient's symptomatology persists a CT urogram should be performed for further evaluation.  Findings and further workup were discussed with [name of doctor] at approximately 10:30 a.m. on 5/5/2011.  The appendix is unremarkable.

The liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and adrenal glands are normal. There is no evidence of left-sided hydronephrosis or nephrolithiasis.

Images through the pelvis are unremarkable.

Impression:

Mild to moderate right-sided hydroureteronephrosis.  A stone is not identified.  The findings could be due to a recently passed stone, non radiopaque stone, hematoma, or stricture.  If the patient's symptomatology persists a CT urogram should be obtained.

Normal appearing appendix.

I would post images of the scan, but apparently, they are 'unremarkable'.