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==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. | |||
* The following findings can be seen on CT scan: | |||
** Diffuse effacement of the sulci and lateral ventricles | |||
** Hypoattenuation of the brain parenchyma | |||
==Examples of CT Findings for Diabetic Ketoacidosis== | ==Examples of CT Findings for Diabetic Ketoacidosis== | ||
Revision as of 19:46, 11 August 2017
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
- 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.
- The following findings can be seen on CT scan:
- Diffuse effacement of the sulci and lateral ventricles
- Hypoattenuation of the brain parenchyma