results the diagnostic value of ivu was found positive in 6.5% while it was negative in (93.5%) cases. the sensitivity and specificity of usg, rad and their combination in detection of urolithiasis was calculated as 90.5% and 84.8%, 84.1% and 88.6%; and 98.4% and 4.8% respectively. conclusions ivu can be largely replaced by usg in the pediatric population and if really clinically needed, its in...

OBJECTIVES To compare ultrasonography and abdominal radiography with intravenous urography in the investigation of urinary tract infection in men. DESIGN Prospective study in two hospital departments. Radiological procedures and urological assessments performed on different days by different clinicians SETTING District general hospital. PARTICIPANTS Consecutive series of men (n=114) refer...

primary small cell carcinoma of the ureter is an extremely rare disease, only several cases have been reported worldwide so far. we report a 70-year-old woman who was examined with intravenous urography and abdominal computed tomography and was diagnosed as small cell carcinoma confirmed by pathology. we describe and discuss the urography and computed tomography findings of this case.