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Delirium tremens CT

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Overview

A head CT scan should be performed to evaluate any intracranial pathology or to identify a head injury that may have triggered the tremors in a patient with a history of chronic alcohol abuse.

CT Scan

CT Scan

A head CT scan may help identify the following:

References

References

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