VolumeRAD examination demonstrates a calculus not seen on standard views
By Dr. Siân Phillips,
Consultant Radiologist,
Abertawe Bro
Morgannwg University
NHS Trust, Princess
of Wales Hospital,
Bridgend, Wales,
United Kingdom.
Patient History
Patient presented with left side loin pain, renal colic,
possibly caused by obstruction in the urinary tract.
IVU with X-ray and VolumeRAD were performed.
Fig 1, X-ray
Findings
The inital image at 15 minutes following intravenous
contrast demonstrates delayed excretion on the left
with a dense nephrogram (Fig 1). No calculus has
been demonstrated on conventional digital imaging.
The VolumeRAD examination (Fig 2) subsequently
performed demonstrates a calculus not seen on
standard views.
Fig 2, VolumeRAD slice 14
Conclusion
Dr. Siân Phillips
“This case clearly demonstrates the value of
VolumeRAD rendering structures more conspicuous
by removing the overlying tissue, improving
the diagnostic value to the IVU procedure.”
