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RenalJanuary 10, 2011

Case of the Week — January Case #2: Flank Pain

30 y/o AAF with c/o right flank and back pain for 2 days. +F/C, N/V. Pt c/o thick, discolored urine. She denies vaginal D/C or bleeding or diarrhea. Decreased PO intake.

PMHx: hypothyroidism, kidney stones, UTIs in past

PSHx: none

Meds: synthroid

FHx: none

Social Hx: denies tobacco or drugs, occasional ETOH

Allergies: NKDA

PE:

VS: BP 108/66, P 120, R 18, T 98.6, POx 96% (RA)

GEN: thin AAF, NAD

HEENT: MMM, OP clear

CV: tachycardic, RR, no M/R/G, 2+ pulses B

CHEST: CTA B

ABD: soft, mild RUQ TTP, moderate suprapubic TTP, no guarding or rebound, +BS, +R CVAT

Bedside US is used to asses her urinary tract: What is the diagnosis? Thanks to Kristin McKee for submitting this case!

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