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Skull X-ray |
| Overview Risks Results |
| Alternative Names: |
| X-ray - head; X-ray - skull; Skull radiography; Head X-ray |
| What abnormal results mean: |
| A skull X-ray may show fractures, tumors, erosion or decalcification of the bone, or shifts in the soft tissues inside the skull. The X-ray may detect increased intracranial pressure, and congenital (existing at birth) anomalies (unusual structure). Additional conditions under which the test may be performed include the following: |
X-ray |
Skull of an adult |
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