CECT Head

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Brand: Tata 1mg
SKU: CECT Head
Price: 3850 INR
Availability: InStock

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
Get the blood urea and creatinine test done to evaluate kidney function and to ensure safety of contrast before taking up the procedure.

Understanding CECT Head

What is CECT Head?

CECT stands for Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography . This test is used to create a three dimesnsional image of the head through the use of dye and X rays. The test is done to detect the cause of change in thinking behaviour, difficulty in pronunciation, double vission, fainting & hearing loss. The test diagnose disorders such as brain tumor, stroke, a tear in the wall of artery and aneurysm.

What is CECT Head used for?

• To detect the fracture of the skull or damage to the brain due to trauma • To detect any internal bleeding in the brain • To determine the risk of stroke or location of blockage in blood flow causing a stroke • To detect the presence of diseases like hydrocephalus • To detect the inflammation of the meninges (covering of the brain and spine) • To detect the presence of tumors (abnormal growths) and guide treatment procedures for it • To guide fine needle biopsy procedures