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23rd December 2021

A 42-year-old man presents with flank pain that is not relieved by painkillers

A 42-year-old man presents with flank pain that is not relieved by painkillers. Laboratory examinations reveal a raised ESR, CRP and serum creatinine. The patient underwent a right sided adrenalectomy 3 weeks ago for phaeochromocytoma. He had worked in construction for 22 years. What investigation would you perform to diagnose this patient?

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