“Mirror” ureteric colic caused by proximal ureteric calculus in massively hydronephrotic kidney

We report the case notes of a rare presentation of contralateral ureteric colic or “mirror pain” secondary to a ureteric calculus. A comprehensive literature review was also conducted.“Mirror pain” or contralateral ureteric colic is rare. Urologists should be aware of this unusual clinical presentation and appreciate that upper urinary tract calculi can cause pain on the contralateral side.
Source: Urology Case Reports - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research