Description

A CT KUB scan of the kidneys and bladder are called a Urinary Tract CT or CT urogram. This type of scan can find kidney stones, bladder stones, or blockage of the urinary tract.



The process begins by taking many different X-ray views at various different angles, which are then combined with the use of computer processing to create cross-sectional images of the bones and soft tissue inside of your body, including tissues inside of solid organ. Ordinary X-ray testing does not show clear images of soft tissue, so doctors often request CT scanning to get a good image of soft tissue including organs, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, and the brain. Sometimes a contrast dye is used as it shows up clearer on the screen.
Many organs in your body can be seen during a quality CT scan of the urinary tract including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.