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hypodensity often means that there is edema, or swelling in that area of the brain. Therefore, this could indicate that there was an ischemic stroke that occurred within the parietal area of the brain. Hope this helps.
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What does hypodensity on ct scan indicate?
Hypodensity indicates a decrease in density. Hypodensity on a CT scan can indicate damaged tissue, from trauma, illness, or birth defect.
What is the difference between a ct head scan and a ct sinus scan?
A head scan looks primarily at the brain and a sinus scan looks only at the sinuses in the face region.
Ct scanning protocols for head trauma?
A brain scan after a head trauma is nearly always done without contrast, because bleeding also shows up white on the scan. The scan should be done as quickly as possible with the shortest scan time because patients with head injuries are often restless. If there is a suspected neck injury, the patients head will have be scanned in the position it is in, and the patient can not be moved into the 'head box'. After the scan, both brain and bone setting views should be looked at to establish if there are any fractures.
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CT scan report chronic mitotic what does it mean for a lay man?
Does the head go into the tube in a pelvic CAT scan?
Generally the head goes in first. This is the default setting on most CT scanners.
What does hypodensity on ct scan indicate?
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What is punctate hypodensity in the spleen?
a dark lesion in the spleen found in CAT scan
What is the difference between a ct head scan and a ct sinus scan?
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What does low density mean in a CT scan?
I had a low density undetermed spot by my lower right ear shown on a ct scan of the sinus. What are they looking for to do a MRI of the head.
Which medical scan is for visualizing soft tissue?
Mri of the body... Or a cat scan of the head
What is a ped scan?
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Ct scanning protocols for head trauma?
A brain scan after a head trauma is nearly always done without contrast, because bleeding also shows up white on the scan. The scan should be done as quickly as possible with the shortest scan time because patients with head injuries are often restless. If there is a suspected neck injury, the patients head will have be scanned in the position it is in, and the patient can not be moved into the 'head box'. After the scan, both brain and bone setting views should be looked at to establish if there are any fractures.
Can you scan your head on a computer scanner?
my friend just did it but the top of her head couldn't be seen! ;)
Is a catscan for the head?
A CAT scan can be used for the entire body.
How do you scan a 1998 Honda Prelude?
Needs more explanation on what you mean by "scan".
What does scan mean in a computer definition?
Scan means to search for a file or problem.
What is the procedure called when they x-ray your brain?
CT head scan
