Kidney stones can cause sudden and intense pain, often sending people straight to the emergency room. Once symptoms begin, the next important step is confirming the diagnosis through imaging tests.

CHICAGO – A single 15-minute CT scan may be all it takes to find tiny cancers, stones and other problems in the kidneys, bladders and urinary tracts of high-risk patients -- potentially saving them ...

Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scans help doctors detect everything from cancer to kidney stones. But some physicians are raising concerns about the safety of such procedures — most notably, an ...

Ultrasound vs CT Scan for Kidney Stones: Which Test Is Better? For kidney stones, doctors usually perform a non-contrast CT scan, meaning no dye or special liquid is needed. Kidney stones appear very ...