X - Ray Mastoid LAT View near me in Dombivli

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.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
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.

Understanding X - Ray Mastoid LAT View in Dombivli

What is X - Ray Mastoid LAT View in Dombivli?

X - Ray Both Mastoid LAT Obl test is used to visualize the mastoid, a bone of the skull, located just behind the ear. This bone is made of air-containing spaces and cells that help to drain and clean the ear.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose the infection of the air spaces of the mastoid and For the diagnosis of any suspected abnormal growth (tumor) in the mastoid bone region.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Mastoid LAT View in Dombivli

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Mastoid LAT View in Dombivli

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.