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What are non shadowing echogenic foci of the kidney? are they considered to be kidney stones?
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Renal US: They may be, but this may also be a normal anatomical variant or, less likely, a renal tumor. I would suggest you visit a urologist for ct imaging to clarify the matter. Renal ultrasound is not the best imaging modality for stones or solid mass.
Answered 10/4/2018
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Maybe: It depends on where the foci were seen. Were they in the kidney or in the renal sinus? In the cortex, it could be artifact or fat. In the renal sinus, it could be artfiact or kidney stone. If there is a concern for stones, ct is the most accurate test.
Answered 2/13/2019
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