Developer site: The content shown here is test data.

MyEClinic
MyEClinic
Health Dictionary AI Health Chat Find an Online Doctor
A serene Zen garden with raked sand and smooth stones, symbolising clarity and calm

Health Dictionary

Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

Back to skin conditions

Diabetic ketoacidosis CT

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is associated with cerebral edema which can be visualized on CT scan of the head.

Key CT Findings for Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Key CT Findings for Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is associated with vasogenic cerebral edema due to increased osmolality of blood secondary to hyperglycemia, which can be visualized on CT scan of the head.[1]

Axial noncontrast CT scan of the head reveals diffuse effacement of the sulci and lateral ventricles and hypoattenuation of the brain parenchyma. Note also the falx appears hyperattenuating (yellow arrows), source: radiologypics.com
References

References

  1. ↑ Bohn D, Daneman D (2002). “Diabetic ketoacidosis and cerebral edema”. Curr. Opin. Pediatr. 14 (3): 287–91. PMID 12011666.
  2. _The_Journal_of_Clinical_Endocrinology_&_Metabolism_|_Oxford_Academic_2-0|↑ “Cerebral Edema in Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Look Beyond Rehydration | The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism | Oxford Academic”.
  3. ↑ “Risk Factors for Cerebral Edema in Children with Diabetic Ketoacidosis — NEJM”.