Kidney Stone Ultrasound Appearance. The kidneys are located on the posterior abdominal wall with one on either side of the vertebral column in the perirenal space. The shape of kidney stones depends on where in the urological tract they originally form and what the stone is composed of.
In addition the kidneys lie at an oblique angle that is the superior renal pole is more medial and posteriorly. A gravel appearance to their urine which may indicate the passage of small stones. They originate in your kidneys but can be found at any point in your urinary tract.
Kidney stones are little crystals that form into pebble like stones in the kidneys and some may block the urinary tract.
Kidney stones are little crystals that form into pebble like stones in the kidneys and some may block the urinary tract. Kidney stones or renal calculi are masses made of crystals. These images can help your doctor evaluate the location. The shape of kidney stones depends on where in the urological tract they originally form and what the stone is composed of.