X - Ray Nasal Bone LAT View

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 Nasal Bone LAT View

What is X - Ray Nasal Bone LAT View?

X-ray of the nasal bones is used to visualize the nasal bones.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose the fractures of the nasal bones, and to look for the features of down’s syndrome-like absence of nasal bone or hypoplastic nasal bone (smaller nasal bone).

What is X - Ray Nasal Bone LAT View used for?

To diagnose the fractures of the nasal bones (most common facial fractures)
To diagnose any dislocation of the nasal ridges or nasal septal haematoma (collection of blood within the septum of the nose)
To diagnose any birth defects like deviated nasal septum
To look for the features of down’s syndrome like absence of nasal bone or hypoplastic nasal bone (smaller nasal bone)

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Nasal Bone LAT View

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Nasal Bone LAT View

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.