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31 sty 2018 · The CT head scan is one of the most common imaging studies you can be faced with and the most frequently requested by the emergency department. This article will cover some of the underlying principles of CT head studies and discuss a method for their interpretation.
31 lip 2024 · CT head, also known as CT brain, refers to a computed tomography (CT) examination of the brain and surrounding cranial structures. It is most commonly performed as a non-contrast study, but the addition of a contrast-enhanced phase is performed for some indications.
13 maj 2023 · What follows is merely a suggested approach to interpreting a CT of the head. An important aspect of this approach is the use of windowing to maximize pickup rate. With PACS, windowing the scan to optimize detection of certain pathology is simple and should be routine.
5 wrz 2024 · In this article, we will outline the basic science behind CT scans, describe the principles of interpretation, and highlight their advantages and drawbacks compared to other imaging techniques.
111 Normal anatomy by Mohamed shweel. braın by HMB *. CT Brain by Gourab Mitro Plaban. CT head by Mohit Kumar. Dr Abid cases by Abid Hussain. Annotated ct brain by Dr manzoor Ahmed. illustrations annotated images by Mini Singhal. ED_3 by Alexander Kirwan. CT Head Tutorial RadSIG by Alexander Troyer.
Head CT Approach First - evaluate normal anatomical structures, window for optimal brain tissue contrast Second – assess for signs of underlying pathology such as: mass effect, edema, midline shift, hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, subdural or epidural collection/hematoma, or infarction Third – evaluate sinuses and osseous structures
To correctly interpret CT of the head a systematic approach is most useful. In this section we outline an approach used by many neuroradiologists and neurologists to interpret CT head.
