Costovertebral Angle Tenderness Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Acute Cystitis

A high overestimation error was associated with the symptoms of urinary frequency or suprapubic tenderness and costovertebral angle tenderness on examination. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

If the patient has fever, chills, and severe costovertebral angle tenderness the possibility of acute pyelonephritis should be excluded. [lecturio.com]

angle tenderness in addition to urinary symptoms. 4 Diagnosis Urine samples obtained through the midstream clean-catch technique can be used to provide more conclusive evidence [uspharmacist.com]

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Acute Pyelonephritis

Costovertebral angle tenderness Medical diagnostics The costovertebral angle is located in the back between the 12th rib and the spine Purpose test in which pain is elicited [en.wikipedia.org]

She has costovertebral angle tenderness. [mdedge.com]

Common signs and symptoms include acute-onset fever, chills, severe back or flank pain, nausea and vomiting, and costovertebral angle tenderness. [bestpractice.bmj.com]

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Pyelonephritis

Costovertebral angle tenderness The costovertebral angle is located in the back between the 12th rib and the spine Purpose test in which pain is elicited by percussion Costovertebral [en.wikipedia.org]

angle tenderness may be present. o CBC § Elevated white blood cell count. o Urinalysis § Bacteriuria § Pyuria § White blood cell casts o Acute pyelonephritis is clinical [learningradiology.com]

Common signs and symptoms include acute-onset fever, chills, severe back or flank pain, nausea and vomiting, and costovertebral angle tenderness. [bestpractice.bmj.com]

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Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a heritable disease of abnormal or incomplete clotting. Hemophilia A is the most common hereditary disease associated with life-threatening bleeding. Hemophilia B is a less common variant of this disease which occurs due to a deficiency of Christmas factor (FIX). Hemophilia presents at birth or during[…] [symptoma.com]

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Urinary Tract Infection

On physical examination, there was costovertebral angle tenderness and her urinalysis was indicative for urinary tract infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Because of the referred pain pathways, even simple lower UTI may be accompanied by flank pain and costovertebral angle tenderness. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Flank pain and costovertebral angle tenderness (may be present in cystitis but suggest upper UTI) Bloody urine Fevers, chills, and malaise (may be noted in patients with [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Herpes Simplex Infection

Herpes simplex infection is a term encompassing a wide range of infections that can be caused by herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2). Mucocutaneous, oropharyngeal, genital, central nervous system, disseminated and systemic forms have been identified in children, adults, pregnant women, and neonates. An early[…] [symptoma.com]

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Hemophilia A

and peritoneal signs Genitourinary - Bladder spasm/distension/pain and costovertebral angle pain Other - Hematoma leading to location-specific signs (eg, airway obstruction [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] warmth Central nervous system (CNS) - Abnormal neurologic exam findings, altered mental status, and meningismus Gastrointestinal (GI) - Can be painless; hepatic/splenic tenderness [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Hemophilia B

[…] and peritoneal signs GU - Bladder spasm/distension/pain, costovertebral angle pain Other - Hematoma leading to location-specific signs (eg, airway obstruction, compartment [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] and peritoneal signs Genitourinary: Bladder spasm/distention/pain, costovertebral angle pain Other: Hematoma leading to location-specific signs (eg, airway obstruction, compartment [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] decreased range of motion, swelling, effusion, and warmth CNS - Abnormal neurologic exam findings, altered mental status, and meningismus GI - Can be painless; hepatic/splenic tenderness [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Medullary Sponge Kidney

These include costovertebral angle tenderness and ipsilateral groin, which usually underline the presence of nephrolithiasis, and fever, tachycardia, and hypotension, suggestive [symptoma.com]

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Acute Otitis Externa

She has costovertebral angle tenderness. [mdedge.com]

Costovertebral angle tenderness is commonly unilateral over the affected kidney, but in some cases, bilateral costovertebral angle tenderness may be present. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

angle tenderness on physical examination and leukocytosis, pyuria, and bacteriuria on laboratory studies. [mdedge.com]

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Urinary Tract Disease

Costovertebral angle percussion tenderness is generally present on the infected side. [msdmanuals.com]

Flank pain (may radiate to groin, often dull and constant) Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness Sudden renal edema, resulting in increased pressure and capsular distension [pathophys.org]

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Urolithiasis

Department of Physiology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. dksong@kmu.ac.kr Abstract Urolithiasis is suspected by flank pain, costovertebral angle tenderness [koreamed.org]

A history of fever or dysuria and costovertebral angle tenderness on physical examination were inversely associated with urolithiasis on UCT scans. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

angle tenderness & lower extremity edema, as well as signs of primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) & gout in the assessment Laboratory Tests Serum chemistries should include [specialty.mims.com]

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Chronic Pyelonephritis

angle tenderness Presence of fever may indicate prostatitis or pyelonephritis All cases of pyelonephritis or perinephric abscess need urologic evaluation. [lecturio.com]

Patients typically present with flank pain, costovertebral angle tenderness, fever, and other features of cystitis (e.g., dysuria, frequency). [amboss.com]

Costovertebral angle tenderness is commonly unilateral over the affected kidney, but in some cases, bilateral costovertebral angle tenderness may be present. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Cystitis

Findings such as flank pain, costovertebral angle tenderness, nausea, and vomiting are also more indicative of upper UTI or pyelonephritis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Fever and costovertebral angle tenderness suggest pyelonephritis. [infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com]

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Hyperuricemia

Nephrolithiasis has no specific physical exam findings but may have costovertebral angle tenderness. Look for hematuria on urinalysis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Trichomonas Cystitis

[…] have gross hematuria Risk factors present (see Table 5 ) May have suprapubic tenderness; no costovertebral angle tenderness Usually positive for pyuria and sometimes also [aafp.org]

For cystitis: Check for presence of suprapubic or lower abdominal tenderness, no costovertebral angle tenderness, no epididymal tenderness or prostatic tenderness on exam. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Fever (greater than 38.5 C [101.3 F]), costovertebral angle tenderness or upper abdominal tenderness to deep palpation suggest acute pyelonephritis. [aafp.org]

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Renal Colic

Abdominal assessment is unremarkable, but you note costovertebral angle tenderness. What's your assessment? Based on Mr. [journals.lww.com]

Both diagnoses may present with flank pain, costovertebral angle tenderness, nausea, and vomiting. [emdocs.net]

Costovertebral angle tenderness is a common finding as well [ 2 ]. [bmcurol.biomedcentral.com]

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Puerperal Pelvic Cellulitis

The first sign of renal infection may be fever, followed later by costovertebral angle tenderness, nausea, and vomiting. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]

Costovertebral angle tenderness and other clinical signs of acute pyelonephritis are not usually present. [glowm.com]

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Periurethral Abscess

No costovertebral angle tenderness was observed. [journals.lww.com]

A history of urethral discharge was not observed, and digital rectal examination showed a tenderness pattern with a burning sensation in the prostate. [journals.lww.com]

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Nephrolithiasis

Physical examination is significant for left-sided costovertebral angle tenderness. Urine dipstick is heme positive. Urinalysis also shows envelope-shaped crystals. [medbullets.com]

angle) tenderness Microscopic hematuria Diagnostic tests CBC with differential Serum calcium, phosphorus, uric acid and creatine Urinalysis Urine culture and sensitivity [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

[…] on percussion (costovertebral angle tenderness) Hematuria Nausea, vomiting, and reduced bowel sounds Dysuria, frequency, and urgency Passage of gravel or a stone Depending [amboss.com]

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Lower Urinary Tract Infection

angle tenderness (which would suggest an upper urinary tract infection.) [ncemi.org]

Differential Diagnosis of Recurrent Dysuria Diagnosis Associated features Acute pyelonephritis Nausea, fever, flank pain, costovertebral angle tenderness, pyuria with casts [aafp.org]

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Staghorn Calculus

angle tenderness 10. [slideshare.net]

Physical Examination Examination reveals the absence of costovertebral angle tenderness. Evaluation Her serum creatinine level is 1.7 mg/dL. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Examination • a chronically ill-appearing patient • Body habitus, • presence of vertebral kyphoscoliosis • In acute pyelonephritis or pyonephrosis - 1. toxic appearance 2. costovertebral [slideshare.net]

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Ureterolithiasis

There is tenderness to the left lower quadrant. There is no guarding or rebound and no costovertebral angle tenderness. [emra.org]

Examination in patients with nephrolithiasis includes the following findings: • Dramatic costovertebral angle tenderness; pain can move to upper/lower abdominal quadrant with [scribd.com]

Physical exam The main finding on the exam is the profound costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness. Also, the location of the pain can reflect the migration of the stone. [symptoma.com]

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Perinephric Abscess

05:49 They may also feel suprapubic heaviness or pain. 05:54 But testing for costovertebral angle tenderness is extremely important. 06:01 Men will very often have fever [lecturio.com]

A physical examination revealed right upper quadrant tenderness and right costovertebral angle tenderness. [synapse.koreamed.org]

A physical examination revealed bilateral costovertebral angle tenderness. [bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com]

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Supernumerary Kidney

She also displayed significant costovertebral angle tenderness and moderate pain on palpation along the posterior superior iliac spine. [shmabstracts.com]

On arrival, she was febrile at 38.6 C and tachycardic to 95 bpm, with diffuse tenderness bilaterally in her upper and lower extremities. [shmabstracts.com]

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Upper Urinary Tract Infection

Differential Diagnosis of Recurrent Dysuria Diagnosis Associated features Acute pyelonephritis Nausea, fever, flank pain, costovertebral angle tenderness, pyuria with casts [aafp.org]

angle tenderness acute haematuria 31. [slideshare.net]

Flank pain (may radiate to groin, often dull and constant) Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness Sudden renal edema, resulting in increased pressure and capsular distension [pathophys.org]

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Renal Abscess

Costovertebral angle tenderness is almost uniformly present with each type of corticomedullary infection. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Physical examination identified costovertebral angle tenderness and pedal edema. An ultrasound scan revealed a mass in his left kidney. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Acute pyelonephritis • Symptoms Flank pain, costovertebral angle tenderness Fever, chills, nausea, & vomiting Lower symptoms: dysuria, frequency, urgency • Laboratory Neutrophilic [slideshare.net]

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Puerperal Infection

Angle Tenderness 1161 Checking for Deep Tendon Reflexes and Clonus 1163 Pelvic Examination 1169 Obtaining a Specimen for Papanicolaou Pap Diagnostic Evaluation 1195 Obtaining [books.google.de]

Catheter 1121 Giving Intravenous Medications 1125 SpinDown Hematocrit 1127 Removal of Norplant 1131 Breast Examination 1135 Obstetric Abdominal Examination 1147 Checking for Costovertebral [books.google.de]

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Renal Infarction

Physical examination was unremarkable except right costovertebral angle tenderness. His labs showed creatinine 0.9 mg/dl, GFR above 60 and INR 1.8. [shmabstracts.com]

Vital findings were normal in the physical examination except left costovertebral angle tenderness. [omicsonline.org]

On presentation, he was tachycardic, febrile and had severe right costovertebral angle tenderness. [bmcnephrol.biomedcentral.com]

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Urethritis

For urethritis: Check for penile discharge, meatal crusts, no costovertebral angle tenderness, no epididymal tenderness or prostatic tenderness on exam. [clinicaladvisor.com]

The presence of costovertebral angle tenderness and/or fever may indicate upper urinary tract involvement. The presence of urinary discharge may indicate urethritis. [clinicaladvisor.com]

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