Repeat CT of the head and a brief period of observation has been shown to facilitate early discharge from hospital without delayed adverse outcomes.3 Given our patient’s age, refractory headaches, ...

This can lead to burst blood vessels that leak into brain tissues. Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is when a blood clot forms in a vein of the brain. ... (CT) and CT venography ...

Initial head CT showed a left frontal intracranial hemorrhage. The second CT showed a new subarachnoid component (SAH). ... CT venogram was negative for thrombosis.

Diagnostic Imaging . Computed tomography (CT) of the head is generally the first diagnostic tool to evaluate patients with suspected neurological pathology, even though it lacks the sensitivity ...

To diagnose CVST, areas of blood flow in the brain are identified. To evaluate the blood flow in the brain, patients are advised to undergo imaging tests such as MRI brain, MR venogram, CT ...

CT scans may increase risk of brain cancer, study suggests. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2018 / 07 / 180719085337.htm. Oxford University Press USA.

Multiple CT scans in childhood can triple the risk of developing brain cancer or leukaemia, a study suggests. The Newcastle University-led team examined the NHS medical records of almost 180,000 ...

Performing CT venography of the legs in cases of suspected pulmonary embolism can increase detection of thromboembolic disease by 20 percent. Advanced Search. Home; News Releases; ...

Just two CT (computed tomography) scans of the head in childhood can triple the risk of brain cancer in later life, and as few as five to 10 scans can triple the risk of leukaemia, a study has found.