Question 1

ct head scan results are frontal lobe sulci bilateral prominent. prominate subarachnold space. midline lipoma. anterior interhemispheric fissure promi?

Accepted Answer

Atrophy: The midline lipoma probably doesnt warrant any treatment. These are usually incidental findings, but they can be associated with some congenital brain disorders. You basically seem to have less brain in your skull relative to fluid spaces relative to others. Have your doctor review the scan with you.

Question 2

what does no acute changes means in a head ct scan result, this is my first ct scan?

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Scan: Typically the radiologist is referring to some type of acute problem such as stroke, head bleed, subarachnoid or mass. I would assume you were imaged for an acute injury or headache in a medical setting. "No acute changes" is a good sign.

Question 3

i fell down & got hit in head after ct scan result"lacunar infarct in right frontal centrum semiovale".doctor say nothing to worry explain me this sir?

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What it is: That means that a very small blood vessel is blocked.  That vessel supplies the white matter under the grey cells in your right frontal lobe of the brain.  It is in the area that has fibers that transmit signals from the grey cells to other parts of the brain.  Usually, there are no problems, but you should see a neurologist to make sure that all is well.

Question 4

what happens if a ct head scan comes back with normal results, is there a high chance that an mri head scan be normal too?

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Not always normal: MR exam of brain is more sensitive for brain parenchymal abnormalites than CT. Changes in brain change signal on MR scan. Blood and some tumors are more readily appreciated on MR of head.

Question 5

is it dangerous to get a ct head scan on 2 year old boy?

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No: Unnecessary radiation exposure should be avoided.  All diagnostic xrays slightly increase lifetime risk.  Whether to perform a CT is therefore a risk/benefit analysis: if the benefit outweighs the minimal risk, it is appropriate to perform the test.

Question 6

are there things that an mri head scan can pick up that a ct head scan can't pick up?

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Yes: CT is a valuable tool in detecting intracranial abnormalities, and is superior to MRI in depicting some things, but across the board MRI is more sensitive at picking up more abnormalities than CT.

Question 7

what would a ct head scan show versus having a mri head scan? and with or without contrast?

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Need to talk with : Your ordering doctor. Depends on what is being evaluated, and the differential diagnosis. Ct is a good quick screen for bleed, masses, skull fractures, etc. And MRI gets you good soft tissue details, and lets you better evaluate the gray and white matter, also allows you to evaluate bleeds, helps you tell if old or new bleed, also helps you see tumors, strokes (ischemic areas, atrophy, etc.).

Question 8

my ct head scan from 2 yrs ago showed chronic bilateral mastoiditis.i've had no symptoms. could i still have this condition?

Accepted Answer

Have ears inspected: Mastoiditis is due to chronic middle ear infection. Though you may not have symptoms now, signs point to a prior episode with the chronic effects noted on your CT.  Refer to your physician or a specialist to inspect and clean the ear canal as well as determine if you need oral antibiotics or eardrops. If active and left untreated, further complications are possible.

Question 9

a recent ct head scan (no contrast) showed calcified carotid siphons, should i have further tests done?

Accepted Answer

No: That's an expected change at age 59. If you have symptoms of coronary insufficiency, you should have a stress test. If you have transient neurologic symptoms, you should have a carotid duplex exam. In the absence of sx, you don't require further testing. Optimize your risk factors: BP, cholesterol, avoidance of smoking; Exercise daily and eat a healthy diet.

Question 10

what to do if i had a non-contrast ct head scan in march of this year. if what to do if i had pontine glioma would it have been detected?

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Pontine glioma: This region is subject to a lot of artifact from the bony skull base on CT.  Also, the lack of IV contrast significantly limits the sensitivity of CT to visualize tumors, especially small tumors.  I can&#x27;t say without looking at the images whether the pontine glioma was visible, but, particularly if it is small, it would not surprise me if it was very difficult, or even impossible, to see.

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Ct head scan results are frontal lobe sulci bilateral prominent. prominate subarachnold space. midline lipoma. anterior interhemispheric fissure promi?

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What does no acute changes means in a head ct scan result, this is my first ct scan?

A member asked:

I fell down & got hit in head after ct scan result"lacunar infarct in right frontal centrum semiovale".doctor say nothing to worry explain me this sir?

A member asked:

What happens if a ct head scan comes back with normal results, is there a high chance that an mri head scan be normal too?

A member asked:

Is it dangerous to get a ct head scan on 2 year old boy?

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Are there things that an mri head scan can pick up that a ct head scan can't pick up?

A member asked:

What would a ct head scan show versus having a mri head scan? and with or without contrast?

A member asked:

My ct head scan from 2 yrs ago showed chronic bilateral mastoiditis.i've had no symptoms. could i still have this condition?

A member asked:

A recent ct head scan (no contrast) showed calcified carotid siphons, should i have further tests done?

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What to do if i had a non-contrast ct head scan in march of this year. if what to do if i had pontine glioma would it have been detected?

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