Cranial CT scanFrom our partner site on migraine, MyMigraineConnection.com.
Head CT; CT scan - skull; CT scan - head; CT scan - orbits; CT scan - sinuses What the risks are: Iodine is the usual contrast dye. Some patients are allergic to iodine and may experience a reaction that may include hives, itching, nausea, breathing difficulty, or other symptoms. advertisement As with any x-ray examination, radiation is potentially harmful. Consult your health care provider about the risks if multiple CT scans are needed over a period of time. Special considerations: A CT scan can decrease or eliminate the need for invasive procedures to diagnose problems in the skull. This is one of the safest means of studying the head and neck.
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