Kidney Ultrasound Vs Ct Scan. For evaluation of an indeterminate mass on us or a solid mass when neoplasm is suspected ct can define the extent of a neoplasm evaluate for lymph node involvement give a more comprehensive view of the perirenal pararenal spaces and gerota fascia evaluate vasculature renal vein inferior vena cava involvement and stage neoplasms. The cost of ultrasound depends on the area examined and usually ranges form 100 to 1000.
Classically kidney stones are diagnosed by abdominal ct scan. Unlike ultrasound ct exposes patients to significant amounts of radiation. The cost might vary in different countries.
A ct scan is more accurate and allows them to see everything much better ultra sounds just give them the one view ct scans show ever bit and piece of the kidney in slices put it this way.
Ct scan is certainly useful for surgical planning in patients with large stones to define anatomy and decide which approach would be ideal especially when the question is whether the patient needs pcnl. It demonstrates internal echoes within and an associated diffusely hypoechoic kidney due to acute pyelonephritis may be seen. Ct is currently the most accurate modality for diagnosis and follow up of renal abscesses 1. For evaluation of an indeterminate mass on us or a solid mass when neoplasm is suspected ct can define the extent of a neoplasm evaluate for lymph node involvement give a more comprehensive view of the perirenal pararenal spaces and gerota fascia evaluate vasculature renal vein inferior vena cava involvement and stage neoplasms.