Characterization of Renal Stones by Computed Tomography and Ultrasound

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the role of ultrasound(U/S) versus spiral Computed Tomography (CT) in the diagnosis of urinary system calculi. This study was conducted in the Department of Radiology in ALamal Hospital in Khartoum State, in the period ranged (August 2011-December 2011), included 50 subjects (35 males (70%) and 15 females (30%)), their ages range from 15 to 72 years old with symptoms of renal stones They were selected from patients who had been referred for CT KUB and U/S in ALamal hospital.Spiral CT and U/S were done for all cases .this study showed that The most affected age group ranged from 21-40 years old 56 %, most patients were affected in the both sides, with no history of renal stones in their families most of the stones lodged in the kedneys (36%) and at the ureters (8%). It can be said that the two image modalities were performed together and used as essential techniques of renal stones, which help to obtain accurate diagnosis and demonstrate any changes that can affect urinary systems by stones.