X - Ray Skull AP View

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Brand: Tata 1mg
SKU: X - Ray Skull AP View
Price: 262 INR
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This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

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 Skull AP View

What is X - Ray Skull AP View?

An X ray of the skull or head is a less invasive test which helps to visualize the skull bones which comprises of facial bones, sinus and nose. The X-ray image is black and white. Dense structures such as the bones, appear white and softer body tissues, such as the skin and muscles appear darker. The actual exposure time to radiation is usually less than a second, although the overall test may take 15-20 minutes.

What is X - Ray Skull AP View used for?

To diagnose the traumatic brain injury (TBI), head/skull fractures and dislocation of skull joints
To detect brain disorders like congenital brain abnormalities, brain tumour, otosclerosis (deafness due to inner ear bone overgrowth)
To find out otitis media (middle ear infection), loss of calcium from skull bone, headache, skull bones infection
To detect hearing loss, sinusitis, mastoid bone infection and pain due to increased intracranial pressure