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Chronic renal failure other imaging findings

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KUB radiograph

  • Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder (KUB)
    • If nephrolithiasis is suspected (screening test)
      • A KUB radiograph will detect calcium-containing, struvite, and cystine stones
      • This imaging technique will miss uric acid stones, small stones, and stones overlying bony structures

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