Digital X-ray of skull (2 incidences)
480.00 MDL
A skull X-ray in two views (frontal and lateral) provides significantly more diagnostic information than a single-view X-ray. This examination is usually prescribed when the single-view X-ray does not provide enough data for a conclusive diagnosis.
When is a skull X-ray in two views recommended?
- In cases of recent cranio-cerebral trauma
- When developmental anomalies or congenital/acquired asymmetries are observed
- In the presence of headaches, dizziness, or fainting
- When there is deterioration/loss of vision, hearing, or smell
- In cases of hand or upper limb tremors
- In cases of endocrine dysfunction (e.g., adrenal glands, thyroid), possibly caused by pituitary tumors
- For ENT conditions (larynx, nose, ears), including frequent nosebleeds (epistaxis)
- In cases of pain in the temporomandibular joint during chewing
* This type of examination is typically prescribed by a neurologist, trauma and orthopedic specialist, oncologist, ENT doctor, or endocrinologist.
What can the radiologist assess during a skull X-ray?
- Cranial bone fractures
- Bone tissue pathologies: osteomyelitis, congenital malformations
- Bone deformations caused by trauma or other factors, including fractures and fissures
- Signs of intracranial hypertension
- Cysts, hematomas, and certain tumors (e.g., calcifications)
* Skull X-rays are contraindicated during pregnancy unless specifically recommended by a physician.
Procedure duration: 5–10 minutes
- No special preparation is required. Before the X-ray, patients must remove all metal objects such as jewelry or piercings.
