What is a ct scan (brain) used for?

See the brain, skull: While xrays show the bones, a ct is sensitive enough to see the brain and its structures. Ct is vers useful to see blood, abnormal fluid collections, masses, areas of old or subacute stroke. The skull, sinuses, scalp and facial bones, eyes, mouth are also seen. Mri is even more sensitive for visualization of the brain and other soft tissue structures and may be required if the ct is positive.