Demographics:
44 years old, Male
Indication:
Right flank pain
Findings
- Mild right hydronephrosis with multiple echogenic foci in the right renal collecting system, some of which demonstrate ill-defined posterior acoustic shadowing
- Anechoic structure in the lower pole of the right kidney measuring 2.1 cm, consistent with a simple cyst
- Antidependent echogenic material in the urinary bladder with associated ring-down artifact
- Normal appearance of the left kidney
Diagnosis
Emphysematous pyelitis
Sample Report
Findings concerning for right emphysematous pyelitis with mild right hydronephrosis. Gas is also present in the urinary bladder.
No perinephric collection identified.
Normal appearance of the left kidney.
Discussion