Acute on Chronic Right Flank Pain

This case challenge presents an elderly female living in a long-term care facility who has chronic right flank pain associated with chronic nephrolithiasis and frequent urinary tract infections. Acute on chronic flank pain can be a symptom of gastrointestinal or urologic issues, which further complicates treatment. Acute flank pain requires timely access to diagnostic equipment to ensure the most accurate and timely diagnosis.