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Dizziness CT scan
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A head CT scanmay be helpful in the diagnosis of dizziness. Findings on CT scan suggestive of dizziness include ischemic changes, tumor, and hemorrhage.
CT Scan
A Head CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of dizziness. Findings on CT scan suggestive of dizziness include[1]:
- Hemorrhage
- Tumor
- Ischemic changes
References
References
- ↑ Chalela JA, Kidwell CS, Nentwich LM, Luby M, Butman JA, Demchuk AM; et al. (2007). “Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography in emergency assessment of patients with suspected acute stroke: a prospective comparison”. Lancet. 369 (9558): 293–8. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60151-2. PMC 1859855. PMID 17258669.
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