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An examination of the head may indicate mastoiditis. A skull X-ray or head CT scan or CT of the ear may show an abnormality in the mastoid bone. A culture of drainage from the ear may show bacteria.
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Mastoiditis is a bacterial infection of the air cells in the mastoid bone of the skull. Mastoiditis most commonly affects children. Before the use of antibiotics , mastoiditis was one of the leading causes of death in children. As of the early 200...
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Mastoiditis is an infection of the spaces within the mastoid bone. It is almost always associated with otitis media , an infection of the middle ear. In the most serious cases, the bone itself becomes infected.
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A cranial CT scan is computed tomography of the head, including the skull, brain, orbits (eye sockets), and sinuses.
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CT imaging equipment includes conventional, spiral, multi-slice, and electron-beam computed tomography full-body scanners, which use x rays to acquire cross-sectional images and computer workstations to reconstruct acquired image data for display on a viewing monitor or printed on film. Also referred to as computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanning equipment.
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Injury to the head may damage the scalp, skull , or brain . The most important consequence of head injury is traumatic brain injury.
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Computed tomography (CT) scans are completed with the use of a 360-degree x-ray beam and computer production of images. These scans allow for cross-sectional views of body organs and tissues.
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Computed tomography (also known as CT, CT scan, CAT, or computerized axial tomography) scans use x rays to produce precise cross-sectional images of anatomical structures. With the development of modern computers, the scans enhanced digital capabilities allowed the development of computed tomography imaging (derived from the Greek tomos , meaning " to slice " ).
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Injury to the head may damage the scalp, skull or brain. The most important consequence of head trauma is traumatic brain injury.
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Head injury is an injury to the scalp, skull, or brain. The most important consequence of head trauma is traumatic brain injury.
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Computed tomography (CT) scans are completed with the use of a 360-degree x-ray beam and computer production of images. These scans allow for cross- sectional views of body organs and tissues.
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with hands; Auscultation (listening to sounds; Percussion (producing sounds.
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A skull x-ray is a picture of the bones surrounding the brain, including the facial bones, the nose, and the sinuses. See also: Sinus x-ray
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Skull x rays are performed to examine the nose, sinuses, and facial bones. These studies may also be referred to as sinus or maxilofacial x rays.
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Skull x rays are performed to examine the nose, sinuses, and facial bones. These studies may also be referred to as sinus x rays.
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Skull x rays are performed to examine the nose, sinuses, and facial bones. These studies may also be referred to as sinus x rays.
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