Advantages of CT Scan:
CT scans can image virtually any part of the body, providing detailed cross-sectional views that help in diagnosing a wide range of conditions.
(* Except Cardiac CT Scan / Coronary angiogram)
Purpose: Diagnose strokes, tumors, traumatic injuries and neurological conditions.Details: Includes the brain, skull, sinuses and facial structures.
Purpose: Evaluate spinal injuries, infections, tumors and degenerative diseases.Details: Covers the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the neck structures.
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.
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.
Purpose: The purpose of the scan is to obtain images from different angles of the urinary system and surrounding structuresDetails: Covers the kidneys, ureters and bladder.
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.
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.
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.
Purpose: Identify soft tissue abnormalities, such as tumors, cysts or infections.Details: Covers any soft tissue area, including muscles and connective tissues.
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.
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.
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.