CT Brain Scan

CT brain scans give doctors a 3-dimensional visual image that provides doctors with detailed information about:

CT brain scans give doctors more detailed information on such conditions than do regular x-rays (radiographs).

What are CT Brain Scans used for?

CT brain scans can help doctors identify:

Brain damage in patients who have suffered injuries to the head
Blood clots and/or bleeding in the brains of patients showing symptoms of stroke
Location of bleeding in cases of suspected ruptured or leaking aneurysm
Brain tumours
Enlarged brain ventricles (cavities) in patients with hydrocephalus

CT brain scans can also help doctors:

Examine cancers of the brain in preparation for radiation therapy
Insert and guide a needle into the brain to obtain a tissue sample of the brain (a brain biopsy)
Obtain a three-dimensional image of the brain structures
Perform CT angiography