Skull X-Ray

Test Overview

A skull X-ray, Opens dialog is a series of pictures of the bones of the skull. Skull X-rays have largely been replaced by computed tomography (CT) scans, Opens dialog. A skull X-ray may help find head injuries, bone fractures, Opens dialog, or abnormal growths or changes in bone structure or size.

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Current as of: July 31, 2024

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