Evaluation of Ureteral Stent
Case History: 50-year-old patient with ureteral stent evaluated with CT.
Case History: 50-year-old patient with ureteral stent evaluated with CT.
50-year-old patient with ureteral stent evaluated with CT.
Figure 1. Shows a calcified lesion adjacent to left lower ureter.
Figure 2. Shows a calcified lesion adjacent to left lower ureter.
Figure 3. Shows a calcified lesion adjacent to left lower ureter.
Figure 4. Shows a calcified lesion adjacent to left lower ureter.
Figure 5. Shows a mildy radiolucent central region in calcified area around lower left ureter.
Incidentally, a calcified lesion 18 mm was seen adjacent to lower third left ureter. Calcified lesion showed a mildly radiolucent nidus.
Ureteral stricture is a recognized complication of ureteroscopy and ureteral stone fragmentation.
A stone granuloma is embedded particles of calcium oxalate associated with macrophages and foreign body giant cells, with surrounding fibrosis and ureteral obstruction.
Endoscopic management of urolithiasis is one of the most common urological procedures today.
