CT Scan
CT Scan
Advantages of CT Scan:
- Detailed Imaging: Provides high-resolution images for accurate diagnosis.
- Speed: Quick procedure, often completed in just a few minutes. Non-Invasive: Most CT scans are non-invasive, requiring only minimal preparation.
- Versatility: Useful for diagnosing a wide range of conditions across various body parts.
CT scans can image virtually any part of the body, providing detailed cross-sectional views that help in diagnosing a wide range of conditions.
All types of CT scan available at our diagnostic centre:
(* Except Cardiac CT Scan / Coronary angiogram)
Head and Brain CT Scan
Purpose: Diagnose strokes, tumors, traumatic injuries and
neurological conditions.
Details: Includes the brain, skull, sinuses
and facial structures.
Neck and Spine CT Scan
Purpose: Evaluate spinal injuries, infections, tumors and
degenerative diseases.
Details: Covers the cervical, thoracic, and
lumbar spine, as well as
the neck structures.
Chest CT Scan
Purpose: Detect lung diseases (e.g., pneumonia, tumors), assess
heart conditions and evaluate mediastinal structures.
Details: Includes
the lungs, heart, large blood vessels and chest
wall.
Abdomen and Pelvis CT Scan
Purpose: Diagnose abdominal pain, identify tumors and evaluate
organs such as the liver, kidneys, pancreas, and intestines.
Details:
Covers the stomach, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder and
reproductive organs.
KUB CT Scan
Purpose: The purpose of the scan is to obtain images from different angles
of the urinary system and surrounding structures
Details:
Covers the kidneys, ureters and bladder.
Bones and Joints CT Scan
Purpose: Assess fractures, infections and bone tumors as wells as evaluate
joint conditions like arthritis.
Details: Includes any bone structure or
joint, from extremities to
the axial skeleton.
Pelvic Organs CT Scan
Purpose: Examine the bladder, prostate (in men), uterus and ovaries
(in women) for various conditions.
Details: Helps in diagnosing tumors,
cysts and other abnormalities
in the pelvic region.
Abdomen and Retroperitoneum CT Scan
Purpose: Look for tumors, infections and structural abnormalities
in the abdominal cavity and the space behind the peritoneum.
Details:
Includes the large and small intestines, kidneys, adrenal
glands and major blood vessels.
Soft Tissues CT Scan
Purpose: Identify soft tissue abnormalities, such as tumors, cysts
or infections.
Details: Covers any soft tissue area, including muscles
and
connective tissues.
Thorax CT Scan
Purpose: Obtain detailed cross-sectional images of the chest to
evaluate the lungs, heart and surrounding structures.
Uses: Employed to
diagnose and monitor conditions such as lung
cancer, pulmonary embolism and interstitial lung disease, as well as to guide
treatment planning and assess the extent of thoracic injuries or diseases.
Neck CT Scan
Purpose: Obtain detailed images of the structures in the neck,
including the airway, blood vessels and soft tissues.
Uses: Employed to
diagnose conditions such as tumors, infections or
trauma in the neck, assess the extent of lymph node involvement in cancer and guide
surgical planning.
CT Scan for Detailed Areas for Specific Needs
Purpose: Targeted imaging for specific conditions or pre-surgical
planning.
Details: Includes specialized scans for detailed examination
of
areas such as the ear, nose, throat or specific regions of concern.