A patient with a possible ureteric stone comes from the emergency department (ED) for an IVU.She has a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level of 50.Which of the following imaging modalities is recommended for this patient?

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A BUN level of 50 indicates possible kidney dysfunction or renal failure, which can be a contraindication for IVU using ionic contrast media. Therefore, CT (with non-ionic contrast media) is the recommended imaging modality to avoid further complications for this patient. Sonography and MRI can also be used, but they may not provide as much detailed information as a CT scan.

A Patient with a Possible Ureteric Stone Comes from the Emergency