CT Scans

Question 1

What is a CT Scan?

Answer 1

Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) or Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT).

Combines a series of x-ray images taken from different angles around the body.

Computer processing creates cross sectional images (slices) of the bones, blood vessels and soft tissues inside the body.

Question 2

Common CT Scans

Answer 2

-Abdominal: liver, renal, kidney or pelvis
-Facial bones
-Sinuses
-Brain/Head
-Upper Extremities: arms, wrist, hand
-Lower Extremities: hip, legs, knees, ankles, foot
-Spine
-Lungs
-Chest
-Renal Biopsy
-Lung Biopsy
-Liver and Pancreas
-Spleen Biopsy