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Does A Abdominal CT Without Contrast Of The Pelvic Area Generally Show Kidney Stones?

Posted on Fri, 20 Dec 2013

Question: Does a abdominal ct without contrast of the pelvic area generally show kydney stones? If they are present, Or is there another area of the body that needs to be scanned ? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Yes can be seen. Detailed Answer: Dear Friend Kidney stones can be easily seen with Non Contrast CT Scan (NCCT); contrast is not essentially required. However to be specific, one needs NCCT KUB (kidney,ureter and bladder) to see for stones, but they are picked up incidentally on routine CT Abdomen is done including kidneys. I hope I am able to solve your query. If you have any other query, ask me. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (15 minutes later)

Is it possible to seem them during a cystoscopy at the urologist office as well ?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Stones in ureter and bladder can be seen Detailed Answer: Yes, stones can be directly visualized in ureter and urinary bladder during cystoscopy, and can be even crushed and removed , stenting can be done if required. If you don't have any further queries , please close the discussion and rate the answer. Stay Healthy

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (9 hours later)

Does a pelvic ct also show the kydneys as well ? Or is that a differnt ct to see that ? Sorry this was my last question.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (6 hours later)

Brief Answer: Yes pelvic ct shows kidney. Detailed Answer: Yes a pelvic ct shows up kidneys too , its outline , shape , parenchyma ,, and even stones in the kidneys would also be visible. If you don't have further queries , please close the query and rate the discussion. Stay Healthy

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T