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* | *In the case of a suspicion of [[kidney stone]] due to classic [[Renal colic|colicky pain]]and variable amount of blood in the urine), x-rays of the kidneys, [[ureter]]s and [[Urinary bladder|bladder]] (KUB) may be helpful in finding radio opaque stones. | ||
* Emphysematous pyelonephritis: | * Emphysematous pyelonephritis: In this case a radiograph may depict the presence of gas bubbles. | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
Xray can be very helpful in diagnosing pyelonephritis. Kidney, ureter and bladder should be covered (KUB) in the Xray done to diagnose pyelonephritis. [1][2]
X Ray
- In the case of a suspicion of kidney stone due to classic colicky painand variable amount of blood in the urine), x-rays of the kidneys, ureters and bladder (KUB) may be helpful in finding radio opaque stones.
- Emphysematous pyelonephritis: In this case a radiograph may depict the presence of gas bubbles.
References
- ↑ Gupta K, Hooton TM, Naber KG, Wullt B, Colgan R, Miller LG; et al. (2011). "International clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis in women: A 2010 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases". Clin Infect Dis. 52 (5): e103–20. doi:10.1093/cid/ciq257. PMID 21292654.
- ↑ Ramakrishnan K, Scheid DC (2005). "Diagnosis and management of acute pyelonephritis in adults". Am Fam Physician. 71 (5): 933–42. PMID 15768623.