Skull X-ray

X-Ray, Skull

What To Think About

• A computed tomography (CT) scan may be done instead of a skull X-ray. A CT scan shows more detail of a possible injury to the brain than an X-ray does. CT scans are more expensive than skull X-rays and may not be available in some areas. For more information, see the medical test CT Scan of the Head and Face.
• Sometimes your X-ray results may be different because you were tested at a different medical center or earlier test results are not available to compare to the new test findings.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: May 10, 2006
Medical Review:	Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology Kenneth B. Sutherland, CD, BSc, MD, FRCPC - Diagnostic Radiology
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