Skull X-Ray
Alternate Names : Head X-Ray, Skull Radiography, X-Ray - Head, X-Ray - Skull
Definition The skull X-ray is used to examine the bones of the skull, including the facial bones, the nose, and the sinuses. See also sinuses X-ray.
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Why is the Test Performed?
This test may be performed when there has been trauma and/or injury to the skull or when symptoms indicate a disorder involving structural abnormalities may be present inside the skull (such as tumors or bleeding). The X-ray is also used to evaluate an unusually shaped child's head.
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