symptoms similar to those of renal colic can be caused by noncalculus conditions
in women
gynecologic processes that must be considered include ovarian torsion, ovarian cyst and ectopic pregnancy
in men
symptoms of testicular processes, such as a tumor, epididymitis or prostatitis, may mimic the symptoms of distal ureteral stones
other general causes of abdominal pain, such as appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, colitis, constipation, hernias or even arterial aneurysms (e.g. abdominal aortic aneurysm), may produce symptoms that mimic renal colic
other urological lesions may also mimic of urolithiasis
for example lesions such as congenital ureteropelvic junction obstruction, renal or ureteral tumors, and other causes of ureteral obstruction
Reference:
1. Portis AJ, Sundaram , CP.Diagnosis and Initial Management of Kidney Stones. American Family Physician 2001.
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