To elaborate the imaging findings that need to be reported to help surgeons make an appropriate management strategy for renal stones.

Urolithiasis is a common disease worldwide and affects various population groups, irrespective of race or geographic boundaries.In the past few decades, there has been an increasing incidence of urinary stone disease both in developed and developing nations due to changes in life style.[1] Appropriate management of renal stones is important as it can lead to complications such as sepsis, chronic kidney disease leading to renal failure. DECT improves the characterization of renal stone by giving stone composition in addition to their basic identification, thereby tailoring...

A single-energy low-dose non-contrast CT of the abdomen and pelvis was initially performed. Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 After identification of urinary tract on the raw CT data, stone targeted DECT was subsequently performed. Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 DECT was performed by targeted dual-energy scanning at two different energies of the anatomic region containing the stone and dual energy ratio for stone obtained. Reporting renal stone on DECT should mention the below mentioned points which are required by referring surgeons to plan a holistic...

DECT has various advantages over other imaging techniques i.e. can be performed quickly, administration of contrast material is not required, can detect small sized stones, tells about stone composition and allows the detection of unsuspected extra-urinary and urinary abnormalities. Reporting of renal stones on DECT should include the afore mentioned salient points which will help referring doctor to come up with treatment formulated to individual patient’s needs. Radiologists have to remain up to date with recent advances to meet the expectations of treating surgeons.

A. Kanwar; New Delhi/IN - nothing to disclose S. Mehra; New Delhi/IN - nothing to disclose

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