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* [[Increased intracranial pressure]]. | * [[Increased intracranial pressure]]. | ||
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Delirium |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Pratik Bahekar, MBBS [2]; Vishal Khurana, M.B.B.S., M.D. [3]
Overview
Depending upon underling pathology causing delirium, chest X ray CT scan may be indicated.
CT
CT scan of the brain may not be helpful as a routine investigation of delirium. It is indicated in following cases :
- Focal neurological signs
- Head injury
- Increased intracranial pressure.