Kidney Stones are a Diagnosis of Exclusion!!! Step 1: Consider the Differential Diagnosis for Flank Pain Appendicitis Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Ectopic Pregnancy Testicular/Ovarian Torsion Kidney Stone Step 2: Diagnose the Kidney Stone Option 1- Renal Ultrasound Findings consistent with kidney stone diagnosis Hydronephrosis Lack of ureteral jets (in bladder) Kidney stones (poor sensitivity for this) […]