“ Infected urine in the context of an obstructed kidney. Needs urgent drainage (i.e. nephrostomy/ureteric stent) to preserve the kidney. US ...
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Infected urine in the context of an obstructed kidney. Needs urgent drainage (i.e. nephrostomy/ureteric stent) to preserve the kidney.
US
• Hydronephrosis, collecting system filled with echogenic debris (i.e. pus)
• Thickened urothelium may be seen
CT
• Useful to find cause of obstruction.
• Look for presence of gas in the pelvis (emphysematous pyelitis).
• Hyperdense ‘urine’ (i.e. pus).
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