SOP Leitsymptom Flankenschmerzen

Hinter dem häufigen Leitsymptom Flankenschmerzen kann sich – neben Auslösern wie Harnleitersteinen oder Pyelonephritiden – eine ganze Reihe unterschiedlicher Krankheitsbilder verbergen. Diese SOP soll Ärztinnen und Ärzten in der Notaufnahme eine Übersicht über die möglichen Ursachen geben. Ausgehend von Anamnese, Untersuchung einschließlich Sonografie und Labordiagnostik werden wichtige Differenzialdiagnosen angesprochen sowie ein Algorithmus zur Bildgebung vorgestellt.

Abstract

In addition to triggers such as ureteral stones or pyelonephritis, the common symptom of flank pain can be associated with a whole range of conditions. This SOP is intended to give doctors in the emergency department an overview of the possible causes. Based on medical history, clincal examination including sonography and laboratory diagnostics, important differential diagnoses are addressed and an imaging algorithm is presented.

Schlüsselwörter

Flankenschmerzen - Differentialdiagnostik - Harnleiterstein - Nierenkolik

Keywords

flank pain - differential diagnosis - ureteral stone - renal colic

Publication History

Article published online:
01 July 2024

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