Skull X-ray

X-Ray, Skull

Results

A skull X-ray is a series of pictures of the bones of the skull. In an emergency, the doctor can see the initial results of an extremity X-ray in a few minutes. Otherwise, a radiologist has the X-ray report ready the next day.

Skull X-ray

Normal:	The bones of the skull are normal in size and appearance.
	No foreign objects, abnormal growths, or bone abnormalities are present.
	No broken bones are present.
Abnormal:	Foreign objects, such as fragments of metal or glass, may be present.
	Abnormal growths, such as tumors, may be present.
	Broken bones may be present.
	Signs of a disease that affects the bones of the skull may be present.

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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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