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Skull X-Ray
Alternate Names : Head X-Ray, Skull Radiography, X-Ray - Head, X-Ray - Skull
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What do Abnormal Results Mean?
A skull X-ray may show fractures, tumors, erosion or decalcification of the bone, or shifts in the soft tissues inside the skull. The X-ray may detect increased intracranial pressure, and congenital (existing at birth) anomalies (unusual structure).
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed include the following:
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
• Pictures & Images
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• Alzheimer's Disease
• Dementia
• Friedreich's Ataxia
• Hydrocephalus
• Increased Intracranial Pressure
• Malocclusion of Teeth
• Mastoiditis
• Meningitis
• Multi-Infarct Dementia
• Occupational Hearing Loss
• Otitis Media - Chronic
• Otosclerosis
• Petit Mal Seizure
• Pituitary Tumor
• Sinusitis
• Sinusitis - Chronic
Tests & Exams
• Cranial CT Scan
• Sinuses X-Ray
• X-Ray
Other Topics
• Adolescent Test or Procedure Preparation
• Bleeding
• Erosion
• Head Injury
• Infant Test/Procedure Preparation
• Preschooler Test/Procedure Preparation
• School Age Test/Procedure Preparation
• Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
Review Date : 5/5/2003
Reviewed By : Benjamin Taragin, M.D., Department of Radiology, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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