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Examination Method

CT SCAN

What Is A CT Scan? A CT scan is a radiological examination that uses X-ray. The examination is performed in a CT examination room with the patient placed and positioned on the examination couch in order to acquire images of the area under examination. Contrast media will be used in …

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FORENSIC CT

What Is Forensic CT? Forensic medicine refers to the use of medical technology in collecting evidence for use in court [1]. Forensic CT scan is the use of computed tomography (CT scan) on the body or part of the body of a deceased person. The image produced by this method …

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CT BRAIN

What Is A CT Brain? It is a scan of the structure of the skull and brain. A brain CT examination can provide more accurate information about brain structure and brain tissue compared to an X-ray examination of the head. [4] Some indications for brain CT examination require the injection …

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ANGIOGRAPHY

Introduction Angiography is a radiological procedure to examine the arteries or veins. Blood vessels cannot be seen in general X-ray examination. Contrast medium will be injected into your blood vessels to visualize the arteries or vein in the area of interest. Picture1: Blood Circulation of the body Source: http://kwikfit4u.com Picture2: …

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MAMMOGRAPHY

Mammography Examination Mammography is an X-ray examination of the breast. It is one of the methods used for early detection of breast cancer. The doctor treating the patient may request for the examination if the patient is having a sign of breast disease such lump, breast pain, nipple discharge and …

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SKELETAL SURVEY FOR NON-ACCIDENTAL INJURY (NAI)

Introduction Clinicians rely on X-ray examination(s) or procedure(s) to make a diagnosis on a pathology, to assess the area where the patient may be experiencing pain and to evaluate the treatment executed (1). Though various radiological examinations are available the choice of which examination to undergo depends on the area …

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PARANASAL SINUSES X-RAY

What Does Paranasal Sinuses X-ray (PNS) Mean? X-ray of the sinuses or paranasal sinus radiography is X-ray examination which can be performed with minimal discomfort. What Are Sinuses? Sinuses are air – filled spaces (cavities) which are lined with mucous membranes within the skull bones (1). Figure 1: The various …

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