Cranial CT Scan
Alternate Names : CT Scan - Head, CT Scan - Orbits, CT Scan - Sinuses, CT Scan - Skull, Head CT
DefinitionA cranial CT scan involves computed tomography of the head, including the skull, brain, orbits (eyes), and sinuses.
Why is the Test Performed?
A CT scan is recommended to help:
- evaluate acute cranial-facial trauma
- determine acute stroke
- evaluate suspected subarachnoid or intracranial hemorrhage
- evaluate headache
- evaluate loss of sensory or motor function
- determine if there abnormal development of the head and neck
CT scans are also used to view the facial bones, jaw, and sinus cavities.
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