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Kidney Stone Imaging tests


Imaging tests used to diagnose kidney stones include ultrasound, KUB (plain abdominal x-ray), intravenous pyelogram (IVP), retrograde pyelogram, and computed tomography (CT) scan.

UltrasoundThis test uses high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of internal structures (e.g., organs, kidney stones). Ultrasound can detect a dilated (stretched) upper urinary tract and kidney caused by a stone lodged in the ureter, but usually cannot detect small stones, e...Read the full article