CT of the Ureter: Role of 3D Imaging in Lesion Detection From "Missed Diagnosis in Body CT: Pearls and Pitfalls 2023 - Part 4" View the lecture here: https://ctisus.com/media/2023/10/09/missed-diagnosis-in-body-ct | CTisus: Cutting edge information on body CT (Computed tomography).

CT (computed tomography) scans are quick, painless, non-invasive tests that can identify everything from brain tumors to injuries from an accident. The scans take multiple, sometimes hundreds, of x-ray images of your body using a revolving machine. A new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine shows a link between the radiation exposure from the imaging tool and cancer. PBS News' Ali Rogin spoke with Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, the study's lead author, to learn more. | PBS NewsHour

🩻✨ CT Urography — Phase by Phase! Witness how the kidney’s appearance changes beautifully across each phase of contrast enhancement 💉 1️⃣ Non-Contrast Phase – Stones and calcifications stand out clearly 🪨 2️⃣ Corticomedullary Phase – Cortex and medulla enhancement highlights vascular anatomy 💫 3️⃣ Nephrographic Phase – Uniform parenchymal enhancement, perfect for detecting renal masses 🧠 4️⃣ Excretory Phase – Collecting system and ureters come to life 🚰 Each image tells a story — from stru